Copy Editor Job at Aquent, New York, NY

  • Aquent
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Are you obsessed with AP and Chicago style? Do you have a sharp eye for detail, structural flow, and pristine grammar under tight daily deadlines? We're looking for a skilled Copy Editor to join the team on a 12-month renewable contract. Role details and schedule Work location : 100% remote (EST is a MUST). Hours : part-time (20 to 28 hours per week; shifts structured in 5- to 6-hour blocks; 4 to 5 shifts per week). Schedule : 8:00 AM EST start time; potential weekend morning availability. Placement type : temporary, W2, with benefits and 401k matching. Role overview and primary responsibilities Content quality control : copyedit editorial pieces, show titles, descriptions, and social content to ensure accuracy, proper style, clear structure, and legal soundness. Workflow management : coordinate continuous copy flow among editors, fact-checkers, and a team of up to a dozen editorial staff members. Website maintenance : build, format, and maintain digital pages using WordPress and custom digital publishing tools. Required qualifications and hard skills Copyediting experience : 2+ years of professional copyediting experience for a daily, weekly, or monthly publication or high-volume publishing/journalism environment. Style guide mastery : strong command of AP and Chicago styles. Technical proficiency : experience with content management systems (WordPress) and web-based production tools. Editing mechanics : exceptional command of English grammar, line editing, structure, tone, punctuation, and proofreading under tight deadlines. Soft skills and competencies Deadline pressure : proven ability to manage high-volume turnaround times in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative communication : strong interpersonal skills to partner effectively across a multi-editor copy desk. Editorial judgment : ability to go beyond surface-level proofreading to evaluate stories for taste, legal issues, sentence flow, and journalistic integrity. Preferred experience Sports-editing background (or high comfort reading sports copy) and familiarity with pop-culture content. Background in digital publishing, web media production, and deep feature editing. Profile exclusions This role requires a dedicated copyediting background in publishing, journalism, or corporate communications. Candidates whose experience is exclusively in general marketing, copywriting, social media management, public relations, or TV production will not align with this position. Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aquent

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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