Remote AP Copy Editor for Trans News & Culture

The Needle - News, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Needle is seeking an AP style copyeditor to support developmental and copyediting across our journalism. The role focuses on AP style adherence and editorial rigor, ideal for someone with 2-5 years of editing or writing journalism.

We are committed to covering trans news and culture from the ground up, with a remote-friendly setup for U.S.-based editors. Ideal candidates value accuracy, clarity, and a mission-driven newsroom culture that centers trans voices and perspectives.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in editing or writing journalism to AP style.
• Strong command of AP style rules and newsroom conventions.
• Commitment to The Needle’s mission of supporting trans news and culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developmental editing and copyediting across our work.
• Ensure AP style consistency and accuracy in all published pieces.

Skills

AP style copyediting

Job description

The Needle is seeking an AP style copyeditor to support developmental and copyediting across our journalism. The role focuses on AP style adherence and editorial rigor, ideal for someone with 2-5 years of editing or writing journalism.

We are committed to covering trans news and culture from the ground up, with a remote-friendly setup for U.S.-based editors. Ideal candidates value accuracy, clarity, and a mission-driven newsroom culture that centers trans voices and perspectives.