Copy Editor

Newsweek is seeking an exceptional Copy Editor to join its remote editorial team. This role combines high-level copy editing, editorial quality control, freelancer management and assignment coordination. 
 

The ideal candidate has an outstanding command of the English language, an expert-level understanding of AP Style, and an exceptionally sharp eye for errors and inconsistencies. This person should be able to recognize not only obvious grammatical mistakes but also subtle problems involving syntax, word choice, tone, factual clarity, attribution, headlines, punctuation and internal consistency. 
 

In addition to editing, the Copy Editor will help manage the newsroom's freelance workflow. This includes assigning stories to freelance writers, communicating deadlines and editorial objectives, monitoring assignment progress, following up with contributors, reviewing submitted work and ensuring assignments are completed to Newsweek's standards and delivered on schedule. 
 
Working hours are 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (GMT+1), Monday through Friday. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Copy edit and proofread articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, clarity, readability and overall editorial quality. 
• Apply AP Style and Newsweek house style consistently, using editorial judgment when style guidelines require interpretation. 
• Fact-check and verify editorial details, including names, titles, dates, locations, figures, quotations, terminology, links and supporting information. 
• Assign stories and editorial projects to freelance writers based on expertise, availability, editorial priorities and subject matter. 
• Manage multiple freelance assignments and deadlines, tracking stories from assignment through submission, editing and publication while providing freelancers with clear editorial direction, including story angles, objectives, scope, audience, reporting requirements and deadlines. 
• Communicate revisions, additional reporting needs and editorial feedback clearly and professionally to freelance contributors. 
• Manage stories within the Newsweek CMS, including editing, formatting, reviewing and preparing content for publication. 
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, freelancers and other teams to resolve issues, balance competing priorities, improve workflows and ensure content moves efficiently from assignment to publication. 

Requirements 

• Experience at a newspaper, magazine, digital publication, newsroom or comparable editorial organization. 
• Strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling, syntax, sentence structure and usage. 
• Ability to identify questionable facts, inconsistencies, unsupported claims, attribution problems and potentially misleading language. 
• Strong knowledge of AP Style guidelines. 
• Familiarity with publishing stories through a CMS. 
• Ability to write or edit headlines, subheads, captions, summaries, standfirsts and other presentation elements. 
• Honed organization and time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. 

 

Desirable 

• Experience publishing in WordPress 
• Experience managing projects in ClickUp 
• Familiarization with SharePoint