Senior Copyeditor

Client: Major media platform

Role: Senior Editor

Location: Remote

Type: Contract, 12 months

Start: June 2024

Rate: $34-$39/hr

• Program the news of the day on the client's homepage, including curation of content, headline writing, video programming, app distribution and more as needed.
• Support breaking news coverage and assignments across a variety of platforms including desktop, mobile, mail, etc.
• Support special projects associated with development and growth, including new module programming, collaborating with editorial, product and other teams.
• Help execute coverage plans for tentpole events across a variety of content categories, including News, Entertainment, Sports and more.
• Closely track metrics and analytics of content to stay abreast of evolving interests across our ecosystem.
• Manage relationships with important publishers and content partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree (ideally in media, journalism).
• At least 5+ years of editorial experience writing or content programming on high-traffic websites.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours: This role will be required to work at least one weekend day each week, most likely with a standard schedule of either Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday.
• Familiarity and experience with complex web content management systems, information architecture and metadata.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of professionalism over email and in person.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Proficiency in Google Enterprise, AP style, copy-editing