Remote Senior Editor — From Draft to Proof

Kansas Rebuilders; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Rebuilders in Topeka, Kansas is seeking an experienced Editor to oversee stories from inception to the proof stage. This full-time, on-site role requires meticulous editors who can manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced newsroom environment and report to the executive editor.

The ideal candidate will edit, proofread, and fact-check articles and associated assets, collaborate with fellow editors, and ensure publishing standards are consistently met.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of professional editing experience.
• Excellent written communication and strong grammar and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Edit, proofread, and fact-check articles and their components, including social media assets and infographics.
• Edit, proofread, and fact-check page proofs.
• Conduct comprehensive edits on articles, reworking phrasing or structure as needed and provide feedback.
• Track the publication workflow for assigned content areas.
• Collaborate with editorial leaders to ensure publishing standards are applied.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Deadline management

Strong writing

Job description

Kansas Rebuilders in Topeka, Kansas is seeking an experienced Editor to oversee stories from inception to the proof stage. This full-time, on-site role requires meticulous editors who can manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced newsroom environment and report to the executive editor.

The ideal candidate will edit, proofread, and fact-check articles and associated assets, collaborate with fellow editors, and ensure publishing standards are consistently met.