Copy and Production Editor

Copy and Production Editor About Canary MediaCanary Media is an independent, nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. We report on how the world is decarbonizing — in electricity, transportation, buildings, and industry — with a critical focus on finding out what works and what doesn’t. Through uncompromising reporting, our journalists dig into the ways policymakers, businesses, investors, and communities are moving toward a clean and equitable energy future. About the positionAre you a detail-obsessed wordsmith who loves to make writing clean and clear? Do you thrive in the daily tumult of a newsroom? Do you want to be an integral part of an ambitious journalism nonprofit covering the clean energy transition? If so, then this could be the job for you: Canary Media seeks a copy and production editor to join our editorial team.The copy and production editor will be responsible for ensuring the clarity and liveliness of our written content, fact-checking our articles, coordinating the production process to ensure timely publication, and maintaining our style guide. They will collaborate closely with reporters, editors, designers, and other team members to uphold our editorial standards and enhance the overall reader experience. This is a full-time position that requires working Pacific Time office hours. Canary Media’s staff is dispersed, so employees work remotely. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.Key responsibilitiesCopy edit and proofread articles, social-media posts, and other written content for grammar, spelling, syntax, and readabilityFact-check articles, conducting research as necessary to verify facts and check citationsCollaborate with reporters and editors to refine and improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality, with a focus on making writing accessible to non-expertsEnsure writing adheres to our house style and editorial guidelinesCoordinate the production and layout process, including collaborating with reporters, designers, and others on images, headlines, deks, and social-media copyFormat and lay out pieces in our content management systemUpdate and maintain our style guideAssist in developing and maintaining editorial calendars and workflow processesContribute to editorial-team discussions about reporting and coverage plansQualificationsAt least 3 years of experience as a copy editor, preferably in an online media organization or digital publishing environmentStrong editing skillsExceptional command of the English languageFamiliarity with AP style Comfort working in digital publishing platforms and content management systems (e.g., WordPress)Excellent project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasksObsession with detail and a meticulous approach to quality assuranceWell-developed communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, editing multiple articles a dayFearlessness when confronting wonky and complex topicsNumeracy — be comfortable checking the mathCapacity to learn new subjects quicklyCuriosity about trying and using new technical tools and programsA problem-solving mindsetInterest in energy issues and climate actionBachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceA sense of humor — even in the face of newsroom chaos and the climate crisisBonus if you also haveKnowledge of the energy industry, climatetech, venture capital, climate and energy policy, and/​or environmental justiceUnderstanding of digital-media metrics and SEOAbility to create and edit imagesCompensationThe salary range for this role is $70,000–$85,000, depending on skills and experience. Salary to be determined by considering a candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with immediate 4% matchGenerous vacation-time policy and paid holidaysParental leave benefitsWe also offer a fully remote workplace, a casual work environment, and entertaining colleagues.ApplicationPlease apply with a résumé and a cover letter describing your background and interest in this position, and include a link to your LinkedIn profile. Email both documents to [email protected], and include your name in the subject line.DiversityCandidates of all races, ethnicities, abilities, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, national origins, socioeconomic classes, political persuasions, veteran statuses, or other identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Canary Media is an equal opportunity employer.Canary Media is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/​or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request to [email protected]. (Requests and calls received for non-disability-related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job