Features Copy Editor, PT
About the position
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.
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