Copy Editor

MediaNews Group; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media organization is seeking a talented Copy Editor to enhance its editorial team. This fully remote position allows you to collaborate with experienced professionals while ensuring high-quality content across various publications. You will be responsible for managing page flow, editing for accuracy, and developing engaging supplementary content. The ideal candidate will possess strong editing skills, familiarity with AP style, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering top-notch local news and making a significant impact in Southern California.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Experience with newspaper copy editing and familiarity with AP style.
• Ability to work quickly and make good decisions on deadline.

Responsibilities

• Participate in news planning and manage page flow under tight deadlines.
• Develop engaging supplementary content to support design.

Skills

Newspaper Copy Editing

AP Style

Adobe Creative Suite

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Journalism or Communication

Job description

The Southern California News Group (SCNG), a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is looking for a talented Copy Editor to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a highly experienced team to copy edit daily and weekly print editions, as well as premium magazines for SCNG, the Bay Area News Group, and the San Diego Union-Tribune — reaching a large and diverse audience across California.

This is a fully remote position but you must live in one of the following Southern California counties: Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego.

What you will do:

Planning & Execution: Participate in news planning and efficiently manage page flow under tight deadlines, including proofing and clearing pages for print

Content Creation: Develop engaging supplementary content such as refers, explainers, pull quotes, and captions to support design

Collaboration & Communication: Liaise with assignment editors and reporters, with potential for independent news gathering and fact-checking

Editing & Adaptation: Review and edit content for accuracy and space constraints, working closely with editorial colleagues

Workflow Management: Facilitate page flow across multiple publications with staggered deadlines, prioritizing effectively

Quality Assurance: Review designed pages meticulously to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards before print release

Problem Solving & Creativity: Develop innovative solutions to design and space challenges, enhancing the overall presentation

Research & Verification: Gather and verify information through documents, online resources, and investigative efforts

Strategic Awareness: Recognize and communicate the interplay between text, visuals, and design in achieving the newspaper's objectives

What you will bring:

Experience with newspaper copy editing and familiarity with AP style

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite preferred

Ability to work quickly and make good decisions on deadline

Familiarity with Southern California current events and history

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a remote team environment; strong communication skills

High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or a degree in journalism, communication or related field is preferred

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage is $24.04. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:

In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Anaheim-California/Copy-Editor_R2434.

Closing Date:

Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment:

A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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About Us

We are people first. Our people are our differentiator. Together, we are reinventing an industry. Transforming the future of media we pride ourselves on sharing engaging stories that inform, inspire, and connect with readers across a diverse collection of trusted local media brands. MediaNews Group is a leader in local, multi-platform news and information, distinguished by its award-winning, original content and high quality, diversified portfolio of local media assets. We offer local news and information web sites and mobile apps offering rich multimedia experiences across the nation.

MediaNews Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.