Remote News Editor: US/Israel Politics & Copyediting

JNS; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerusalem News Syndicate (JNS) is seeking a full-time Editor to join its editorial team. This fully remote role is open to anyone in the United States and requires 2+ years of copyediting experience with a strong grasp of US/Israel political issues and Jewish topics.

The editor will proofread, copy edit, and publish content via WordPress, collaborating with supervisors to maintain high editorial standards. The position emphasizes attention to detail, excellent writing, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• 2+ years of copyediting experience at news/media publications.
• Native English speaker.
• Deep familiarity with the Jewish world.
• Proficiency in WordPress and related CMS tools.
• Strong editorial background with proofreading and adherence to style guides.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and copy edit a continuous stream of U.S. news articles, briefs, and features to meet editorial standards.
• Flag and correct factual errors, verify names, dates, statistics, quotes and links; follow up with writers when unclear.
• Edit headlines, subheads, and photo captions for clarity and accuracy.
• Ensure texts conform to editorial standards and quality expectations.
• Publish finished articles to the CMS.
• Update the website by uploading breaking news as needed.

Skills

Copyediting

Native English

Fact-checking

Editorial standards

Deadline-driven

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Position: Editor

Location: US (remote)

Role Overview:

Jerusalem News Syndicate (JNS), the fastest-growing news agency covering Israel and the Jewish world, is seeking a full-timeEditor to join our editorial team. This is a fully remote role open to anyone in the United States.

The ideal candidate will have experience in copy editing for English news publication, a strong understanding of the US/Israel political landscape, and a commitment to our mission. This role requires sharp attention to detail, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced news environment. Responsibilities include proofreading, copyediting, and publishing content via WordPress, covering opinion pieces, news articles, and press releases. The Editor will also participate in editorial meetings and collaborate with supervisors to ensure the highest editorial standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Proofread and copy edit a continuous stream of U.S. news articles, briefs, and feature stories, ensuring they meet JNS's editorial standards for accuracy, clarity, consistency and timeliness.
• Flag and correct factual errors and inconsistencies, including verifying names, dates, statistics, quotes, and links, including following up with writers when information is unclear or unverifiable
• Edit headlines, subheads, and photo captions to improve clarity and accuracy
• Ensure that all texts conform to JNS editorial standards and abide by the highest quality
• Publish finished articles to the CMS
• Update the website as needed (i.e. uploading breaking news items)

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of copyediting experience at news/media publications, with expertise in US/Israel political issues, Jewish topics, and online publishing
• Native English speaker
• Deep familiarity with the Jewish world
• Proficiency in WordPress and related content-management tools
• Strong editorial background with excellent proofreading, communication, and adherence to style guides.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong fact-checking experience
• Must reside and be eligible to legally work in the US
• *Knowledge of Hebrew preferred

Why JNS

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to journalistic integrity.
• Work in an innovative and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Join a passionate team committed to delivering high-quality news coverage.

About Us:

Jerusalem News Syndicate (JNS) is the fastest-growing news agency covering Israel and the Jewish world. We provide news, briefs, features, opinions, and analysis to 100 print newspapers and digital publications on a daily basis.

We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of journalism, ensuring accuracy and honesty in all our communications regarding Jewish concerns. Our team is committed to uncovering and refuting false narratives while delivering fully reported and credible material.

JNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.