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Copy Editor
US News
Washington, DC, United States
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U.S. News & World Report is seeking an experienced, full-time copy editor for our consumer-oriented automotive site, usnews.com/cars. U.S. News has earned a reputation as the leading provider of news and information that improves the quality of life of its readers. U.S. News Best Cars helped more than 40 million car shoppers in the past year through its rankings and reviews of new and used cars, automotive news and analysis.
The primary responsibilities of the copy editor are to copy edit consumer-oriented car reviews that are written based on the opinions of automotive critics, as well as safety and reliability data. The copy editor will ensure that all reviews correctly summarize reviewer opinion, meet publication standards, conform to AP style and are free from spelling, punctuation, grammatical and factual errors.
Enthusiasm about cars and the automotive market is a big help, but the best person for the job is more enthused about language and grammar and passionate about helping consumers navigate the new and used car markets.
Primary duties:
• Copy edit new and used car reviews, feature stories and other content for grammar, spelling, AP style, punctuation, SEO keywords, formatting and overall flow and consistency
• Review and ensure the accuracy of monthly manufacturer car deals, sometimes entering deal information into the content management system
• Collaborate with writers and editors on a regular basis to review edits
Qualifications:
• 1-3+ years of professional experience in copy editing
• Expertise and prior experience using AP style
• Journalism experience/degree or technical writing background
• Experience working with online content management systems
• Moderate knowledge of search engine optimization best practices
• Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines
• Extremely detail-oriented
Please include your cover letter and resume for consideration.
We are offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision and 401(k) plan.
EOE
M/F/D/V