Summary:
The Southern California News Group (SCNG), a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is looking for a talented Copy Editor to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a highly experienced team to copy edit daily and weekly print editions, as well as premium magazines for SCNG, the Bay Area News Group, and the San Diego Union-Tribune — reaching a large and diverse audience across California.
This is a fully remote position but you must live in one of the following Southern California counties: Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego.
What you will do:
Planning & Execution: Participate in news planning and efficiently manage page flow under tight deadlines, including proofing and clearing pages for print
Content Creation: Develop engaging supplementary content such as refers, explainers, pull quotes, and captions to support design
Collaboration & Communication: Liaise with assignment editors and reporters, with potential for independent news gathering and fact-checking
Editing & Adaptation: Review and edit content for accuracy and space constraints, working closely with editorial colleagues
Workflow Management: Facilitate page flow across multiple publications with staggered deadlines, prioritizing effectively
Quality Assurance: Review designed pages meticulously to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards before print release
Problem Solving & Creativity: Develop innovative solutions to design and space challenges, enhancing the overall presentation
Research & Verification: Gather and verify information through documents, online resources, and investigative efforts
Strategic Awareness: Recognize and communicate the interplay between text, visuals, and design in achieving the newspaper's objectives
What you will bring:
Experience with newspaper copy editing and familiarity with AP style
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Ability to work quickly and make good decisions on deadline
Familiarity with Southern California current events and history
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a remote team environment; strong communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or a degree in journalism, communication or related field is preferred
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
Benefits and Compensation:
The hourly wage is $24.04. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng
Who we are:
In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers.
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EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
How To Apply:
Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Anaheim-California/Copy-Editor_R2434.
Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
Conditions of Employment:
A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours
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What We Do
At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset.
MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.
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