Copy Editor (contract)

At Morning Brew Inc., we mix what you need to know with our unique brand of wit to attract, and build real relationships with, the next generation of business leaders. We speak to them like people, ensuring they get the context and insight needed to make decisions every day. Loyalty and trust are our most valuable currencies.

Whether scrolling, reading, watching, or listening, our audience trusts us for credible, entertaining business content that makes an impact on their personal and professional lives.

The Morning Brew team is clever, creative, and growing fast. Want in? Read on.

This is a contract position. 

OVERVIEW

You'll read and review an array of newsletter items, interviews, and reported stories for errors and other considerations across the B2B portfolio—Retail Brew, HR Brew, Marketing Brew, Healthcare Brew, CFO Brew, and Tech Brew, among others. You'll work with the assigning editor to maintain the integrity, accuracy, cohesiveness, and tone of all of our stories.

This job will require you to work cross-functionally with managing and assigning editors, other copy editors and fact-checkers, designers, growth and social leads, and engineers. Being a team player and getting along with peers is essential. You should also be flexible: We’re in high-growth mode at Morning Brew and a game-for-anything attitude is a must.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON

- Making sure stories adhere to Morning Brew’s style guide and overall tone

- Proofreading text and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors for Morning Brew’s B2B/Professional verticals

- Verifying factual correctness of information, such as dates and statistics

- Fact-checking original reporting and stories, with experience working with editors and reporters to ensure that stories are as accurate as possible

- Ensuring stories are logically structured

- Working with editors to publish newsletters

- Updating Morning Brew's style guide as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of experience copy editing and/or fact checking at a news or media publication, preferably with a financial focus—but if you don't have quite that experience, we'd still like to hear from you!

- Experience working with reporters and editors, preferably in the B2B space

- A sharp eye for detail, the ability to catch every spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistake

- Ability to manage multiple projects on a tight deadline

- Fluency with online publishing and organizational tools

- Strong written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

- An understanding of the importance of language

COMPENSATION $50-55/hr commensurate with experience.

WHAT ELSE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Character and integrity rank pretty high on the list. Our team is guided by our core values:

HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER

• Respectful Candor: We believe that engaging in timely, constructive, and open discourse is an act of respect that makes for a more transparent and productive work environment.

• Empathy: We establish a strong partnership of trust with our co-workers and partners. We build human connections in order to understand each other.

• Inclusivity: We strive to celebrate and welcome people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Differing perspectives help us make better decisions and have more fulfilling experiences.

HOW WE TREAT OUR WORK

• Curiosity: We learn every day through deliberate inquiry and exploration. We re-examine assumptions to be a better company, offer better products, and become better colleagues.

• Accountability: We celebrate our successes and own our failures. Taking responsibility for our actions allows us to learn from our experiences.

• Bias Toward Action: We know speed matters in business so we embrace quick and calculated risk-taking. We understand that many actions are reversible and therefore we are solutions-oriented, even when facing obstacles and challenges.

• Challenger Mentality: We don’t allow ourselves to be comfortable with our success. We are hungry to become the best and create more value for our audience.

• Clarity of Purpose: We understand the “why" in our work, which helps us to operate at our highest level of performance and efficiency.

PERKS

While being surrounded by a bunch of cool people who look great in crewnecks is its own reward, we have plenty more to offer:

🏢 Brew’s HQ: Pick an adjustable standing desk or cozy corner and load up on free coffee (duh) and snacks at our new two-story office space in NYC’s Flatiron District.

💰 401(k) employer match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now. 

⚕️ Premium health, vision, and dental plans: Your health matters!

🛋 Mental health benefits: Personalized plans and programs to promote your mental well-being.

💞 Extra help when you need it: Including a care concierge, plus free access to One Medical and the Calm app.

👪 Family planning: Want to join #brewparents? Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees.

☕️ Employee Resource Groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, Chai Latte, She Espresso, Disabili-teas, and Grounded

🏋️ Gym and workout class reimbursements: It pays to be healthy.

🎓 Annual learning credit: Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you.

Morning Brew Inc. is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our company-wide mission is to reach very diverse audiences, and so, we are committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.