Company: Times News Media Group
Hybrid 2-day Flex Shift: Variable 25 hours per week, current need is mornings and Friday nights
Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers
Our local newspaper is seeking a well-rounded copy editor with a strong attention to detail to oversee all copy that goes into the news and feature sections, online editions and special sections.
Responsibilities include:
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Occasional sports proofing and some daily page design
- Posting story links on our social media page
- Rewriting reader submitted material in preparation for printing
- Overseeing the opinion page and letters to the editor
- Other special projects and tasks as needed
Qualifications:
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Degree in Journalism, English or other related field OR equivalent experience
- Experience working on a newspaper a plus
- Established residency in Pennsylvania
- Knowledge of the local area
- Knowledge of Indesign and using social media
- Knowledge and use of AP Style
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Good Math Skills
- Ability to meet deadlines while exercising patience
- Ability to keep up with current events and local government news
- Ability to recognize problems and inconsistencies within stories
- Ability to write headlines
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