Job Summary

Responsibilities and Duties
Strong organizational skills to manage workflow, multitask, take on new projects, and meet deadlines.
Copy edit/proofread all features and news articles
Use expertise with style guides and language syntax to fix inconsistencies and errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation
Fact-checking information, such as names, dates, and statistics
Check text for style, readability, and adherence to editorial policies
Work with the editors and writers to rewrite text to improve clarity and readability
Focus on both the details and the big picture — fixing the smallest of errors that have been overlooked while respecting the overall theme and intent of the content
Provide direction and feedback to writers to ensure final content is aligned with SEJ style and mission
Ensure all formatting is correct in articles for the print edition and website
Write captions for photos
Contribute to completing additional ad hoc tasks for weekly issues and special editions

Skills and Qualifications
3+ Years of experience
Strong knowledge of AP style
Strong editing skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail.
A team player with the ability to multitask
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.v