Part-Time Editor Job (Pacific Time Zone)

Daily Kos; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Daily Kos is seeking a part-time Editor to join the Newsroom, working remotely within the United States. You will structure, fact-check, and polish stories from staff and freelancers, and prepare AP content for republication.

Expect 4+ years of editing experience in fast-paced settings, AP style proficiency, and a willingness to work Pacific Time core hours. The role is hourly and non-exempt, with weekend work possible.

Qualifications

• 4+ years editing in a print or digital newsroom.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit stories for tone, structure, grammar, and style.
• Fact-check articles to ensure accuracy.
• Format content in the Daily Kos CMS.
• Collaborate with writers to improve craft.
• Identify and prevent plagiarism.
• Help prepare newsletters and republish AP content.

Skills

Editing

AP style

Proofreading

Newsroom experience

Tools

Google Docs

Slack

Dropbox

Asana

Job description

Editor

Job Description

LOCATION: Remote within the US

Job Type: Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (Pacific Time Zone Availability)

Salary: $39.62-$44.69 per hour, up to a maximum of 1,020 hours per year (approx. $40,412-$45,584 annually at the 1,020-hour cap)

The part-time Editor works with the Newsroom as part of the Content Division to structure, fact check, and polish stories from Daily Kos staff and freelance writers and prepare them for publication. The Editor also helps prepare outside content from the AP wire, nonprofit newsrooms, and content partners, to be republished at Daily Kos.

This position reports to the Managing Editor.

The position may require weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Edit Daily Kos staff and freelance stories for tone, structure, style, grammar, syntax, and punctuation, working with writers on rewrites as needed to ensure all content reflects Daily Kos’ editorial mission and complies with the Code of Ethics.
• Ensure that all stories conform to editorial guidelines and are written in a clear, concise, and engaging style.
• Fact-check articles to ensure accuracy and integrity of information.
• Format edited content in the Daily Kos CMS.
• Work with writers to improve and strengthen their craft.
• Identify and prevent duplicate content and plagiarism.
• Work with other editors to craft headlines and select images.
• Prepare outside content, including cartoons and AP wire stories, to be republished at Daily Kos.
• Work with other editors to help maintain and update Daily Kos’ stylebook as appropriate.
• Work cross-departmentally to write and edit newsletters that promote Daily Kos’ content.
• Help the Newsroom find and track stories to cover.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Experience

• 4+ years of editing experience in a print and/or digital newsroom or similar setting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Fluency in AP style and other editorial guidelines.
• Knowledge of U.S. progressive politics and news.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable with a virtual working environment.
• Be tech and internet savvy (we use Google Docs, Slack, Dropbox, Asana, and lots of other tools that make work life easier)
• Availability to generally work Pacific time zone core hours (Roughly 9am PST-5pm PST)

At Daily Kos, we believe that the diversity of ideas, experiences, and cultures that our employees contribute to our organization help us be more effective activists, and we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We have a team of amazing people with different backgrounds and talents that are energized by the day’s news events and are united by common cause. We’re a company that loves learning and supports growth and training for all our employees.

This position is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position, capped at 1,020 hours per year (an average of roughly 20 hours/week), reporting to the Managing Editor. This position is not eligible for benefits. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States. In addition, our organizational commitment to personal growth and work-life balance reduces churn and encourages a very rewarding long-term position.

Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.