Entry Level Newspaper Copy Editor Jobs in California

Salary: $16.90 - $20.04 Hourly
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2026-00180
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Anaheim is currently hiring a dynamic Part Time Administrative Intern II to support the Public Utilities Department. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of entry-level professional administrative staff work, gradually increasing in level of difficulty and responsibility as the incumbent receives on-the-job training related to the business, technological, engineering and operational activities of a department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Administrative Interns perform professional administrative work of an introductory nature in preparation for career advancement to various positions. Work assignments are related to the analysis of systems and procedures, organization and management, work-flow and distribution, work simplification, and improvement in efficiency. Work assignments are well defined and subject to continuous review as to progress and results. As experience is gained, incumbents are assigned a broader range of more difficult duties, which are performed under general supervision.
Candidates must attach a copy of their current transcript (official or unofficial) to their application. Students enrolled in classes at a University of California school may attach a copy of their study list or other school-generated document showing currently enrolled classes. Failure to attach the required document(s) may result in your application not being reviewed.
This is a part-time position usually averaging 20 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. To view the job description, please click HERE.

• Perform a variety of entry-level administrative staff duties related to areas such as administrative regulations, policies, processes, procedures, systems, methods, reports, surveys, and forms, while learning the fundamental mission, structure, and operations associated with the assigned department.
• Participate in analytic studies by conducting routine research, identifying samples, and assembling and compiling data in well defined areas related to administrative regulations; policies, procedures, systems, methods, reports, surveys, and forms.
• Assist in writing instructions, procedures, guides, and manuals to describe and improve administrative, technological, and operational methods and systems.
• Research problems, discrepancies, and responds to routine inquiries related to the business, technological, engineering or operational activities of the assigned department.
• Effectively utilizes the capabilities and functions of standard office software applications such as data management, spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing in completing assigned projects.
• Prepare reports, presentations, operational documents, and correspondence containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content related to business, technological, engineering or operational activities subject to review and editing by higher-level staff members.
• May perform a wide variety of para-professional, technical, and clerical tasks during peak workload periods or in the absence of assigned staff.
• May conduct field work.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications
Education: Current enrollment in upper division or graduate level courses in an accredited college or university program; course work in the area of civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, transportation engineering, business administration, or communications.
Knowledge of: Basic methods and techniques of research and management analysis; elementary statistics; techniques of data collection; fact-finding methods and procedures; proper business English, punctuation, spelling, and grammatical usage; customer service techniques for public contact in person, on the phone, and in written; communications; recordkeeping procedures.
Ability to: Gather pertinent facts and data, make thorough analyses, and arrive at sound conclusions; apply formulas in computing statistical measures; understand, interpret, and apply pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively utilize standard office software and computer equipment in the performance of duties; provide technical assistance to others; work effectively and cooperatively with employees, and the public; make accurate observations and obtain objective information; prepare and present reports in written, oral, graphic, and tabular form; make routine oral presentations in a group setting; learn and effectively utilized specialized computer software and systems related to assigned function; learn the policies, processes, and procedures related to assigned department; work independently and meet deadlines; multi-task and be detail oriented, well organized and a self-starter.
License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for some positions.
Supplemental Information
***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****
Applications will be accepted until Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. The selection process will consist of a minimum of an oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
No Benefits Available
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information from external sources, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
This internship is designed to be year-round and supplement ongoing education. While there is no minimum duration guaranteed, the internship could potentially be up until your graduation from a 4-year undergraduate or graduate program. This internship is not meant to be a short-term, summer internship.Please confirm that you have read and understood this statement.

• Yes
• No

03
You must attach a current transcript to your application. The transcript does not have to be official - you can attach either web-generated unofficial or scan of official transcript. Students enrolled in classes at a University of California school may attach a copy of their study list or other school-generated document showing currently enrolled classes. Failure to do so can result in your application to be disqualified.Do you confirm that you understand this requirement and will attach the transcript, study list, or other official document prior to submitting your application?

• Yes
• No

04
Candidates must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate (Masters or PhD) level courses in an accredited college or university. What is your current level of education?

• Graduate student (Masters or PhD program)
• Senior level (e.g. 400 level coursework)
• Junior level (e.g. 300 level coursework)
• Sophomore level
• Freshman level
• Not currently enrolled or already graduated

05
What is your major area of study?
06
When do you anticipate that you will graduate? (state month/year)
07
Are you planning on enrolling and attending a graduate program (Masters or PhD) after graduation?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I am currently enrolled in a graduate program

08
Ongoing eligibility to remain an intern will require a copy of your registered schedule of classes each quarter/semester.Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

09
Please rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Word, Publisher, etc.)

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• No Proficiency

10
Please describe what functions you have performed with Microsoft Office, including examples of what you produced. If none, type N/A.
11
Do you currently possess a valid California Class C driver's license?

• Yes, I have a California Class C driver's license
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of hire.
• No, and I am unable to obtain one

Required Question