Job Description
Job Description
The Washington Examiner is a news organization based in Washington, D.C., focused primarily on politics and policy. We are committed to providing our readers with timely, accurate, and insightful news, analysis, and opinion from a conservative perspective
Position Summary:
The Chief Copy Editor will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Washington Examiner's digital platforms. This position will oversee the web production and copy-editing team, managing schedules, editing content, and working closely with senior editorial management and the technology team. The role is based in Washington D.C., but we have a hybrid schedule where we are in the office 3 days a week.
Responsibilities:
Team Management:
• Manage the web production and copy-editing team, including scheduling of shifts and vacations.
• Oversee the training and development of team members.
Content Management:
• Manage, edit, and publish newsletters
• Send emails, browsers, and push alerts.
• Edit content for the Washington Examiner magazine, including the letter from the editor.
• Ensure adherence to AP Style and the Washington Examiner's style book.
Collaboration:
• Work closely with senior management on initiatives and style.
• Collaborate with the technology team on changes to the content management system.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in copy editing, web production or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Experience with content management systems.
Company DescriptionMediaDC publishes The Washington Examiner, a weekly news magazine in print and digital format. A top-tier media company with a strong and growing national and international audience.
Company Description
MediaDC publishes The Washington Examiner, a weekly news magazine in print and digital format. A top-tier media company with a strong and growing national and international audience.