Copy Editor, Businessweek - Contract

Bloomberg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

401(k) + match

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

A renowned financial media company in New York seeks a freelance copy editor for a full-time contract role. The successful candidate will ensure articles are sharp, accurate, and engaging, working closely with a global team in a busy newsroom environment. Applicants should have a strong background in newsroom copy editing, excellent proofreading skills, and be familiar with business journalism. The role starts on-site with possible future flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of newsroom copy editing experience.
• Strong line editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stories under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with business and economics journalism.

Responsibilities

• Edit stories for grammar, clarity, consistency, and style.
• Collaborate in a global newsroom to meet deadlines.
• Proof and fact-check articles.

Skills

Newsroom copy editing experience

Line editing skills

Proofreading skills

Ability to handle multiple stories under tight deadlines

Familiarity with business and economics journalism

Commitment to accuracy and clarity

Proficiency in Google Docs

Experience with CMS (WordPress)

Experience with Adobe InCopy

Experience with K4 publishing system

Job description

Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Location

New York

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10047071

Description

Bloomberg Businessweek magazine is looking for a freelance copy editor to join Bloomberg’s New York office. This is a full-time contract role — 40 hours a week, across five days — supporting both our web and print editions. As part of our copy desk, you’ll ensure every story is sharp, accurate, and engaging. You’ll edit for grammar, clarity, consistency and style, while maintaining the distinctive Businessweek voice. You'll also proof and fact‑check. Besides versatility, collaboration is key: You’ll work closely in a fast‑paced, global newsroom with fellow copy editors as well as editors, art directors, and web producers to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines. The role will begin fully in‑person. Once training is complete, there will be flexibility to work fewer days on‑site.

Qualifications

• At least five years of newsroom copy editing experience
• Strong line editing, copy editing and proofreading skills
• Comfort juggling multiple stories under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with business and economics journalism
• A deep commitment to accuracy and clarity
• Proficiency in Google Docs and CMS (WordPress)
• Experience with Adobe InCopy and the K4 publishing system a plus

If this sounds like a job for you

Apply if you think we’re a good match. We’ll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are. In the meantime, feel free to have a look at: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/careers/working-here/media/?tactic-page=588594

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Benefits

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers / contractors and interns.