Copy Editor

New Posted 26 September 2023 | Atlanta, GA | Scripps News

Come join a dynamic new national media powerhouse focused on the over-the-air TV consumer. The Scripps Networks provides intelligent news as we use our own distribution platforms to serve this unduplicated national audience. We meet the audience where it is with the programs it wants.

Creates, develops, manages and edits content for assigned online editorial sites.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Generates story ideas

Assigns stories to reporters and freelancers

Contributes to special features and stories

May write stories

Edits copy to meet established tone and theme requirements

Control edits multiple stories

Enhances existing material

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Demonstrated proficiency in creating engaging online content (text, photos, video, interactive, social).

Experience working on websites and mobile/tablet apps strongly preferred.

Creative writing aptitude and excellent editorial execution, plus understanding of AP style.

Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills. Experience working in a multi-site organization is preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

2-3 years of editorial experience in digital journalism


More Job Openings