Copy Editor

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Republic is looking for an experienced full-time copy editor to edit The TNR Blue Book, our new morning newsletter, and other editorial newsletters, while supporting our current copy editor on NewRepublic.com.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., with a minimum salary of $66,000 per year. The position is covered by the NewsGuild of New York and encourages applicants from underrepresented communities.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of copyediting experience, preferably at a news website or magazine.
• Experience with basic fact-checking.
• Familiarity with AP style and the ability to help maintain TNR’s style guide while designing effective systems to update staff of both house and AP style changes.
• Comfort learning third-party applications, building editorial newsletters, and managing newsletter production and distribution to subscribers.

Responsibilities

• Edit The TNR Blue Book and other editorial newsletters.
• Support copy editor on NewRepublic.com as needed.
• Coordinate newsletter production and distribution to subscribers.

Skills

Copy editing

Fact-checking

AP style

Newsletter production

Job description

Job ID: 74541

Job Views: 45

Location: New York, United States

Job Category: Online | New Media, Magazines,

Employment Type: Full time,

Salary: $66000-$73000 per year

Posted: 08.05.2026

Job Description

The New Republic is looking for an experienced full-time copy editor to edit The TNR Blue Book, our new morning newsletter devoted to covering Democrats and progressive groups, and other editorial newsletters, while supporting our current copy editor on NewRepublic.com as needed.

This is a full-time position. Please note the unique hours: Because The TNR Blue Book goes out early to subscribers and some fresh content is produced in the early morning, the hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. The minimum salary for this role is $66,000.

The position is covered by the collective-bargaining agreement between The New Republic and The NewsGuild of New York, CWA Local 31003, AFL-CIO.

The New Republic is committed to diversity and encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, people with criminal records, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate is a fast, careful editor with a sharp eye for detail who can seamlessly pivot between newsletter production, marketing emails, and news. The candidate should be organized and know how to prioritize assignments and manage their schedule.

Additional Requirements

• At least seven years of copyediting experience, preferably at a news website or magazine.


• Experience with basic fact-checking.


• Familiarity with AP style and the ability to help maintain TNR’s style guide while designing effective systems to update staff of both house and AP style changes.


• Comfort learning third-party applications, building editorial newsletters, and managing newsletter production and distribution to subscribers.