Part-Time Copy Editor, West Coast

About the position

The Guardian is a global news organization seeking a part-time copy editor to join the Guardian US copy desk. This team edits and produces nearly all content published by Guardian US, including breaking news, social media posts, and podcast pages. The role is primarily focused on editing and preparing articles for weekend publication, requiring strong multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks. Weekend editors contribute to story selection and coverage discussions, possess excellent news judgment, and communicate effectively with colleagues. Core duties include editing copy and writing headlines, with additional responsibilities such as editing the Guardian US homepage, sending mobile alerts, editing live blogs, managing story timelines, and optimizing content framing for readers.

Responsibilities

  • Copy edit a wide variety of stories: breaking news, US politics, international news, culture pieces, wellness articles, analysis, investigations, features and more.
  • Ensure all copy follows Guardian style and is free of spelling and grammatical errors.
  • Communicate with desk editors and reporters if any questions arise when editing copy.
  • Communicate with weekend editors and copy desk colleagues about workload and work together to prioritize which tasks need to be completed first.
  • Liaise with digital editors on any coverage that might be needed for editing homepages or live blogs, and sending mobile app alerts.
  • Work with the visuals and audience desks to guarantee that stories have the needed artwork and that they’ve followed best practices for SEO optimization.

Requirements

  • Experience in breaking news environments.
  • The ability to maintain calm under pressure, and to value accuracy over speed.
  • Experience editing copy in a newsroom.
  • Familiarity with Slack, Gmail, Gchat or similar tools for communicating with colleagues in different locations.
  • Familiarity with CMS tools.
  • Excellent communication skills – the abilities to be responsive and to share ideas or voice disagreement while maintaining respect.
  • An understanding of the Guardian and the types of stories that we cover.
  • A passion for writing headlines clearly, concisely and accurately.
  • Thoughtful news judgment – the ability to consider which stories are necessary for our readers to be aware of.
  • Experience with editing homepages or sending breaking news alerts.
  • General enthusiasm for journalism and the news, and an interest in reading a variety of publications.
  • This position includes one weekend day.

Benefits

  • Access to a broad range of tools and solutions for personal and professional growth.
  • Support for the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
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