Job Description

Copy Editing (Print, web, video and more) for many articles per week. Maintain the highest standards for clarity, readability and accuracy
Examine body text, headlines, decks, captions, credits, charts and all other editorial components for spelling, grammar and style
Suggest possible improvements in meaning, clarity, cohesiveness, balance, “missing pieces,” repetition and other problems.
Examine photos and illustrations for any possible content problems.
Review all online copy for formatting errors, broken links and other usability flaws.
Provide basic fact-checking, when necessary
Work efficiently and meticulously on deadline, both independently and as part of a team; is flexible and takes initiative to provide creative solutions to copy editing and other editorial problems.
Collaborates with editors and designers
Exercises sensitivity to editors’ objectives and writers’ voices, and demonstrates writing skill, in-depth grasp of grammar and usage, and analytical judgment to incorporate changes that achieve clarity and correct style.
Contribute suggested changes to organization-wide style guide
Works well within established copy flow and procedures.
Experience using Adobe InCopy or InDesign and Microsoft Office; preferably on Macintosh.
Experience working on national magazine, newspaper or website.

For consideration, please submit your resume as a MS Word attachment to careers@consortiuminc.com

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