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The Wall Street Journal · 1 day ago

Copy Editor, The California Post

positionLos Angeles - Pico Blvd
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$70K/yr - $80K/yr
date5+ years exp

The Wall Street Journal is expanding with the launch of The California Post, a new newsroom in Los Angeles. They are seeking a Copy Editor to craft engaging headlines and edit content, ensuring clarity and style while working under tight deadlines.

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Responsibilities

Write engaging, clever, and attention-grabbing headlines that embody The Post’s unmistakable voice
Craft sharp and creative captions that enhance the impact of images
Edit and proofread articles, features, and columns for clarity, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style while preserving the Post’s unique tone
Ensure accuracy and consistency in facts, names, and details across all content
Make seamless trims to copy without losing the power of the story
Collaborate closely with writers, editors, and designers to bring stories to life
Work quickly and efficiently under intense deadlines to ensure stories are polished, precise, and publication-ready
Assist with additional editorial tasks as needed to support the print newspaper team

Qualification

Copy editing experienceAP style familiarityBachelor’s degreeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAdobe Acrobat proficiencyGrammar skillsCreative headline craftingAttention to detailWork under pressure

Required

A Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
At least five years of newsroom copy-editing experience, specifically in print journalism
A razor-sharp sense of humor and a talent for crafting memorable headlines
Deep familiarity with AP style and The Post's editorial standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong grasp of grammar and style
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom environment

Benefits

Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce

Company

The Wall Street Journal

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Winner of 40 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism, The Wall Street Journal includes coverage of U.S.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Beijing, Beijing, CHN
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.wjs.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.49M
2015-03-31Angel· $0.49M

Leadership Team

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Nitin Rakesh
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Oren Zaslansky
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