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Copy Editor – TV News – International News and Features

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Copy Editor with Broadcast News and Features experience to join global News Organization!

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Salary $70,000 – $85,000 per year

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We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Copy Editor with news and features experience to join a growing, global International News Organization located in the Washington, DC area.

Why join us?

We offer an exciting and fast paced working environment.

We Offer An Area Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • The copy editor’s chief responsibility is to ensure that scripts and straps (chyrons) for air are accurate, balanced and in compliance with company style.
  • The copy editor also ensures that scripts are conversational and free of grammatical errors.
  • Other duties include writing the ticker/crawl that appears on air, breaking news bulletins and checking straps (lower-thirds, chyrons, fonts) for spelling and factual errors.
  • The copy editor will be expected to have a broad and deep view of global news.
  • Will be required to read-in and attend occasional team meetings.

Qualifications And Skills

  • Proven work experience as a Copy Editor with at least 4 years’ broadcast news experience, preferably with internationally-renowned media organizations.
  • Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Edius, Lightworks, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Final Cut).
  • Thorough knowledge of timing, self-motivation and initiative would also be worthwhile strengths in the applicant.
  • Creative mind and storytelling skills.
  • Calm under pressure and a strong team player.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Native or fluent English speaker, with proficiency in written English.

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10-15-2022

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