Copy Editor

This is a part-time position. Hours will roughly be 15-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday. OVERVIEW You'll serve as the copyeditor and fact-checker for some of Morning Brew’s consumer publications which cover business, markets, and tech . In this role, you’ll read and review newsletter items, interviews, and reported stories for errors and other considerations. Being a team player and getting along with peers is essential. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE FOCUSED ON - Making sure stories adhere to Morning Brew’s style guide and overall tone - Proofreading text and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors for Brew Markets - Verifying factual correctness of information, such as dates and statistics - Fact-checking original reporting and stories, with experience working with editors and reporters to ensure that stories are as accurate as possible - Ensuring stories are logically structured - Working with the managing editor to publish newsletters QUALIFICATIONS - Ideally, two years of experience copy editing and/or fact checking at a news or media publication—but if you don't have quite that experience, we'd still like to hear from you! - Experience working with reporters and editors, preferably in financial journalism - A sharp eye for detail, the ability to catch every spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistake - Ability to manage multiple projects on a tight deadline - Fluency with online publishing and organizational tools - Strong written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team COMPENSATION $40-45/hr commensurate with experience.