Copy Editor - Fact Checker
Department: International Business Times Contract Job Title: Copy Editor - Fact Checker IBT Media, the parent company of International Business Times, a global online news publication, is looking for a News Copy Editor to join our growing team. The successful candidate is diligent, adaptive, and flexible. As a copy editor, you will be responsible for reviewing, editing and fact-checking breaking reports, commentary and analysis. The position requires working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, as well as having strong news judgment. The position requires enforcing copy and style guidelines. The right candidate will have a strong understanding of grammar, spelling, usage and style. On occasion, you will be called upon to write short reports. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented and highly organized job seeker. Previous news editing experience is preferred but we are willing to take on promising entry-level candidates. Duties and Responsibilities: • Correcting and proofreading grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors • Adhering to journalistic ethics • Double-checking names, places and organizations for correct spelling • Fact-checking dates, statistics and quotes • Enhancing articles with supplemental information • Giving feedback and suggestions to reporters • Updating the front page of the website • Writing and contributing to headlines • Assigning articles to reporters Skills and Qualifications: • Excellent understanding of AP style • Ability to write smart SEO headlines and understanding of SEO best practices • Knowledge of Google and other search engines • Basic knowledge of business, news, politics, sports and entertainment • Results-oriented and quick thinker • Basic knowledge of social media • Based in the New York area but we are willing to take on candidates who work remotely • College degree in journalism, English, or a related field About IBT IBT Media is a fast growing global digital news organization, delivering news and insight to over 20 million monthly readers across the world. With innovations across the newsroom and the platform, we are engaging a new generation of readers with content that speaks to their interests, analysis that serve their businesses, and insight to make sense of a globally connected world. Apply tot his job