Job Description
Job Description
The Washington Examiner is a political news organization based in Washington, D.C. We are looking to hire a digital-savvy, driven journalist to join our team as a Copy Editor.
- Responsibilities for this position include copy editing stories, including news and opinion, for accuracy and grammar; utilizing the newsroom CMS to format stories, including the addition of graphics, pictures, video, and meta tags;
- managing breaking news alerts across multiple platforms, including browser, app, and email. Requirements for this position include experience in an online newsroom;
- sound news judgment and a cool head under time pressure; at least two years’ experience managing or producing content as part of a news organization;
comfort embracing emerging storytelling techniques and technologies. The successful candidate should embrace working for a politics-focused news outlet in the nation’s capital, as well as have ideas on what the future of online news looks like.
The role is primarily Monday to Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., but may vary from time to time, with some weekend coverage. Applicants will be expected to complete a copy-editing exam.
Required Experience and Skills :
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in digital news editing and / or production.
- Keen eye for and attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of AP style
Work Environment :
- Dynamic newsroom atmosphere
- Walking distance to Metro
- In building gym facilities
- Business casual dress
- Hybrid work schedule
- Flexible hours to promote work-life balance.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $50,000
Benefits : 401(K)
401(K)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule : 40-hrs week - Monday-Friday, approximately 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Company Description
MediaDC publishes The Washington Examiner, a weekly news magazine in print and digital format. A top-tier media company with a strong and growing national and international audience.
Company Description
MediaDC publishes The Washington Examiner, a weekly news magazine in print and digital format. A top-tier media company with a strong and growing national and international audience.