Copy Editor (Food & Restaurant Industry)

Vox Media is hiring a full-time copy editor to work with Eater. This individual will be responsible for copy editing a wide range of content, including feature stories, reports, and news pieces, across Eater’s national site and more than 20 city sites. They will ensure the quality, consistency, and clarity of the writing that appears on Eater.

Who We Are

Eater, the national food publication with outlets across North America and the UK, is at the forefront of reporting on the restaurant industry, shaping food culture with its award-winning journalism and programming, and telling people where to eat with its beloved maps and guides.

Eater is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible.

As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.

What You’ll Do

Copy edit a wide variety of stories, from 300-word news posts to longform features, adhering to Eater style
Copy edit social and video copy
Help maintain and manage house style for Eater, updating the style guide as needed
Work with the senior copy editor to create resources and one-sheets for the editorial staff
Communicate frequently with editors and reporters, answering queries over Slack

Who You Are

Eater is fast-paced and broad in scope, so agility and the ability to work under a tight deadline are key. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, thorough, and attuned to modern and colloquial language. They will also be a diplomatic, nimble collaborator, working with a number of writers and editors, as well as the social media, visuals, and leadership teams. They will report to Eater’s senior copy editor.

Requirements:

1-3 years prior copy editing experience
Experience working in digital media
Fantastic organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects
The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
A strong eye for detail
Fluency with online publishing and organizational tools
Familiarity with AP Style
Strong written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
An interest in conscious copy editing and an understanding of the importance of language when covering topics like race, labor, and immigration

Bonuses:

Familiarity with and interest in the topics covered by Eater
Fact checking experience
Willingness to work West Coast hours