Features Copy Editor, PT
About the position
The New York Post is seeking a Part-Time Copy Editor to join the Features/Lifestyle/Entertainment Desk. This role involves copy editing feature-length and shorter stories related to entertainment figures, movie and theater reviews, lifestyle trends, health and wellness, fashion, and celebrity gossip. The position requires flexibility in work hours, primarily focusing on weekday afternoons and evenings, with a total of approximately 15-20 hours per week. The role is primarily remote, with weekly shifts required in the Midtown offices.
Responsibilities
• Copy edit feature-length and shorter stories about entertainment figures, movie and theater reviews, lifestyle trends, health and wellness, fashion, and celebrity gossip.
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• Proofread and fact-check content on tight deadlines.
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• Adapt to immediate and daily deadlines while multitasking during high volume periods.
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• Work with Wordpress or other CMS for content management.
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• Ensure adherence to AP style and house style specifics in all content.
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• Maintain an excellent sense of grammar, diction, and spelling in all editorial work.
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• Stay updated on pop culture, celebrities, and the New York City arts and culture scene.
Requirements
• Experience in copy editing, proofreading, and fact-checking under tight deadlines.
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• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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• Experience working with Wordpress or other content management systems (CMS).
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• Familiarity with print layouts and proofreading terms and language.
,
• Knowledge of AP style and ability to adapt to house style specifics.
,
• Strong grammar, diction, and spelling skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Interest in fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, health, and wellness from an editorial perspective.
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• Familiarity with the humor and unique perspective of the New York Post.
,
• Open to entry-level candidates eager to learn.
Benefits
• Flexible work schedule with remote work options.
,
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment.
,
• Potential for additional hours and coverage during award shows.Apply Now
Apply Now
The New York Post is seeking a Part-Time Copy Editor to join the Features/Lifestyle/Entertainment Desk. This role involves copy editing feature-length and shorter stories related to entertainment figures, movie and theater reviews, lifestyle trends, health and wellness, fashion, and celebrity gossip. The position requires flexibility in work hours, primarily focusing on weekday afternoons and evenings, with a total of approximately 15-20 hours per week. The role is primarily remote, with weekly shifts required in the Midtown offices.
Responsibilities
• Copy edit feature-length and shorter stories about entertainment figures, movie and theater reviews, lifestyle trends, health and wellness, fashion, and celebrity gossip.
,
• Proofread and fact-check content on tight deadlines.
,
• Adapt to immediate and daily deadlines while multitasking during high volume periods.
,
• Work with Wordpress or other CMS for content management.
,
• Ensure adherence to AP style and house style specifics in all content.
,
• Maintain an excellent sense of grammar, diction, and spelling in all editorial work.
,
• Stay updated on pop culture, celebrities, and the New York City arts and culture scene.
Requirements
• Experience in copy editing, proofreading, and fact-checking under tight deadlines.
,
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
,
• Experience working with Wordpress or other content management systems (CMS).
,
• Familiarity with print layouts and proofreading terms and language.
,
• Knowledge of AP style and ability to adapt to house style specifics.
,
• Strong grammar, diction, and spelling skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Interest in fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, health, and wellness from an editorial perspective.
,
• Familiarity with the humor and unique perspective of the New York Post.
,
• Open to entry-level candidates eager to learn.
Benefits
• Flexible work schedule with remote work options.
,
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment.
,
• Potential for additional hours and coverage during award shows.Apply Now
Apply Now