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Forum Communications Company

Editor

Dickinson, ND · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description At The Dickinson Press , we believe great journalism starts with ... The Dickinson Press is seeking an Editor to lead an energetic, fast-paced newsroom and inspire a ...

Gray Television

ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WBTV

Charlotte, NC · On-site

WBTV is looking for an experienced, creative, and talented assignment editor. We're looking for a ... a full-time hourly position and may include working overnight, holidays, and weekends as well as ...

Scholastic Corporation

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

THE OPPORTUNITY The Senior Editor of SuperSTEM will be an integral part of the magazine's editorial ... This entails assigning, requesting photos, editing copy, inputting copy edits, doing final reads ...

Scholastic

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

THE OPPORTUNITY The Senior Editor of SuperSTEM will be an integral part of the magazine's editorial ... This entails assigning, requesting photos, editing copy, inputting copy edits, doing final reads ...

Gray Television

ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WEEK

East Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.91 - $25.55/hr

Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary/Description: Our award-winning ... editing experience - Outstanding editorial skills, interpersonal communication skills, and time ...

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA

$80K - $105K/yr

... magazine, social media, and live events. Location: San Francisco, CA Staff Editor-WIRED WIRED is ... and copy queries; seeing stories through production processes; and partnering with social and/or ...

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... magazine, social media, and live events. Location: San Francisco, CA Staff Editor-WIRED WIRED is ... and copy queries; seeing stories through production processes; and partnering with social and/or ...

Western News&Info, Inc

Editor

Cottonwood, AZ · On-site

Candidates invited for an interview will be required to take a copy-editing test. Proficiency in ... * Full-time on-site - this not a remote position * Knowledge of Google Docs, InDesign, related ...

Society for Science

Features Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

... line edits and copy edits, and a strong sense of how visuals can work with text to help make ... The magazine has a circulation of more than 120,000, and we drew almost 10 million unique visitors ...

Scholastic

Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Collaborate with the Education Editor to ensure that the magazine's content aligns with current ... Edit copy from junior staffer or freelancers in a clear and timely way About Scholastic For more ...

Society for Science

Features Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$99.02K - $106.44K/yr

... line edits and copy edits, and a strong sense of how visuals can work with text to help make ... The magazine has a circulation of more than 120,000, and we drew almost 10 million unique visitors ...

Scholastic Corporation

Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Collaborate with the Education Editor to ensure that the magazine's content aligns with current ... Edit copy from junior staffer or freelancers in a clear and timely way About Scholastic For more ...

The Real Deal

News Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Real Deal 's editors oversee content on TheRealDeal.com and in our monthly magazine. Editors work with reporters on a day-to-day basis to perfect the content and copy of news articles and ...

The Real Deal

News Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Real Deal's editors oversee content on TheRealDeal.com and in our monthly magazine. Editors work with reporters on a day-to-day basis to perfect the content and copy of news articles and features.

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time magazine copy editor in the United States is $28.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Magazine Copy Editor vs Freelance Magazine Copy Editor?

AspectFull Time Magazine Copy EditorFreelance Magazine Copy Editor
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in journalism, communications, or related field; strong editing certificationsSame credentials as full-time, but often more flexible; certifications valued but not always required
Work EnvironmentEmployed by a magazine, working in an office or remote team settingIndependent contractor, working remotely with multiple clients
Industry UsageCommonly employed by publishing companies, media outlets, and magazinesUsed by independent editors, small publishers, or niche magazines
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap in skills, certifications, and job functions

In summary, a Full Time Magazine Copy Editor is a salaried employee working within a magazine's team, while a Freelance Magazine Copy Editor operates independently, often handling multiple projects remotely. Both roles require similar skills and credentials, but differ mainly in employment structure and work environment.

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Senior Lifestyle Editor, New York Post

NYP Holdings, Inc.

New York, NY • On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Description :
The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, Lifestyle and Entertainment - with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
The New York Post is seeking an experienced Senior Lifestyle Editor to work across our lifestyle verticals, including sex & relationships, fashion, parenting, travel, food & drink, science & technology and general interest.. The successful candidate will play a huge role supporting the Lifestyle Editor guide the section - a highly experienced copy editor, as comfortable editing deeply reported features as they are quick-turnaround news hits, and skilled at mentoring writers.
The candidate will also be a non-stop font of ideas, spot trends before they go mainstream and be driven by setting the lifestyle agenda. They will be experienced in mining social media and competitive news sources for the best leads - and also know how to turn online and real-life chatter into stories that give depth to the Post's lifestyle section and put it ahead of the trends.
This role will report to the Lifestyle Editor.
Responsibilities:
  • Pitching an endless font of innovative and agenda-setting daily trending and long lede feature ideas.
  • Assigning and editing trending daily stories, as well as long lede stories.
  • Overseeing the production of a number of daily stories - from writing headlines in the Post's signature wit to ensuring SEO best practices to coordinating photo shoots.
  • Analyzing web traffic to drive audience engagement and meet goals of the department.
  • Monitoring the news to look for opportunities to add depth to our headlines through original reporting, first-person perspectives and expert explainers.
  • Mentoring reporters on the team.
  • Coordinating closely with departments such as photo, video, commerce and audience development.

Requirements:
  • At least 5 years editing in a news or fast moving magazine environment, preferably in a lifestyle department.
  • Excellent news judgement and the sharpest of editing and writing prowess.
  • Your finger on the pulse of the topics and trends of interest to the Post audience.
  • Proven understanding of what makes a story successful across digital platforms - from headlines to visuals and optimization.
  • Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple stories, writers, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Comfortable making fast, decisive editorial calls in a breaking news environment.
  • Collaborative team player who can work across departments including visuals, social, and audience development.
  • Familiarity with analytics tools and performance metrics to help guide coverage and strategy.

Note: The New York Post adheres to an on-site work model. This role will be expected to report into the office 5 days per week.
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Base Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000
We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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