Copy Editor - Freelance
Role
REVOLT.tv is the online space for the unapologetic, authoritative voice of hip hop culture, which includes, but isn’t limited to, rap and R&B music, entertainment, sports, and social justice. REVOLT is looking for a freelancer copy editor for our news sites www.revolt.tv and www.rap-up.com who can work Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. ET – 5 p.m. ET. Possible holidays, which are generally half days, coverage may be needed, as well. The pay is $30 per hour and the role is remote. This is an 11-month contract role that can potentially become full-time. The ideal candidate:
REVOLT.tv is the online space for the unapologetic, authoritative voice of hip hop culture, which includes, but isn’t limited to, rap and R&B music, entertainment, sports, and social justice. REVOLT is looking for a freelancer copy editor for our news sites www.revolt.tv and www.rap-up.com who can work Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. ET – 5 p.m. ET. Possible holidays, which are generally half days, coverage may be needed, as well. The pay is $30 per hour and the role is remote. This is an 11-month contract role that can potentially become full-time. The ideal candidate:
- 5 years experience as a copy editor at a major news outlet
- Must be an AP Style expert (AP Nerds Only!) while able to learn REVOLT’s in-house style
- Must feel nauseous when seeing a typo or punctuation error
- Must be an EXCELLENT fact-checker who can spot and correct inaccuracies effectively and swiftly
- Must be able to edit short news articles as well as long-form pieces such as listicles, exclusive celeb interviews, op-eds, etc. like a pro
- Must work effectively in a fast-paced media environment
- Must be extremely detail-oriented
- Must be receptive to feedback (Stay out your feelings)
- Must have knowledge of CMS platforms while able to learn REVOLT’s Adobe CMS
- Knowledge of SEO is a HUGE plus
- MUST have knowledge of and love for hip hop, social justice, and Black culture overall
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Contract -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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