Remote Copy Editor Job at Blavity, Remote

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  • Blavity
  • Remote

Job Description

Blavity Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Copy Editor to join the team at AFROTECH TM . The Copy Editor will play a crucial role in shaping editorial content, ensuring news stories are well-written, accurate, and engaging to maintain high journalistic standards, as well as assisting in copy editing, fact-checking, and publishing editorial content.

This is a (W2) contractor role that reports directly to the Managing Editor, AFROTECH.

Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and copy-edit news articles, reports, and interviews for grammar, style, accuracy, and clarity
  • Ensure that content aligns with Blavity’s editorial style guide and standards, including conducting regular quality control checks
  • Fact-check and verify the accuracy of news stories’ information, sources, and data
  • Collaborate with writers and editors to improve the overall quality of content

Qualifications:

  • Education: B.A. in Journalism, Communication, or a related field
  • Required Experience:
    • 2+ years experience in a newsroom environment
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Previous experience in news writing, copy editing, and/or journalism
  • Technologies: Fluent in WordPress, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
  • Additional Qualifications:
    • High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
    • Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats
    • Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
    • In-depth knowledge of tech, business, and innovation news, especially related to the Black community
    • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:

  • This is a fully remote, U.S.- based role. Occasional travel may be required.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Candidates must be available to work in alignment with the Eastern Time Zone.
  • The hourly rate for this role is $28.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Jobicy job ID: 117089

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors,

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