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Copy Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$66K/yr

The New Republic is looking for an experienced full-time copy editor to edit The TNR Blue Book, our new morning newsletter devoted to covering Democrats and progressive groups, and other editorial ...

Copy Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$66K/yr

The New Republic is looking for an experienced full-time copy editor to edit The TNR Blue Book, our new morning newsletter devoted to covering Democrats and progressive groups, and other editorial ...

Sandow is seeking a full-time copy editor who will be responsible for ensuring correct grammar and spelling as well as consistent voice and style across all multiple print titles. Primary ...

Copy Editor / Senior Copy Editor (NY)

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

KBRA Holdings LLC Employment Type: Full-Time Location: New York, New York Summary: We are seeking a New York-based Copy Editor (Coordinator) to join our global Electronic Publishing (EP) team. The ...

... full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Department/Employer ... The Copy Editor is expected to work 20 hours per week during the fall (August - December) or until ...

Copy Editor / Senior Copy Editor (NY)

New York, NY · Hybrid

$85K - $115K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

KBRA Holdings LLC Employment Type: Full-Time Location: New York, New York Summary: We are seeking a New York-based Copy Editor (Coordinator) to join our global Electronic Publishing (EP) team. The ...

General Information Job ID ATR65150 Posting Job Title Copy Editor Locations MI Lansing Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 05-Aug-2026 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements Smurfit ...

General Information Job ID ATR65150 Posting Job Title Copy Editor Locations MI Lansing Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 05-Aug-2026 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements Smurfit ...

Associate Copy Editor - St. Louis, MO Concordia Publishing House (CPH) - A Lutheran Church-Missouri ... Full Time Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a love for clear, accurate writing? As an ...

Governmental Copy Editor

Phoenix, AZ

$50K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

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  • Vision

  • Life

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  • PTO

Governmental Copy Editor Apply now Job No: 542511 Work Type: Full-time Location: PHOENIX Categories: Administrative Support/Customer Service, Misc/Other/Not Applicable AUDITOR GENERAL The Arizona ...

... Newspapers print editions, including: * Page layout and section organization * Wire news decision-making * Copy editing for print * Page editing, including headline and caption writing, photo ...

Managing Editor

Kansas City, KS · Hybrid

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  • Dental

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The position is full-time, benefits eligible, with a hybrid work schedule. Duties and ... conform to the newspaper's style and editorial policy. Supervise copy editing of outside ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time newspaper 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.
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Copy Editor (National Geographic)

The Walt Disney Company

Washington, DC • On-site

$79K - $106K/yr

Full-time

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Walt Disney Company rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Posting Title:

Copy Editor (National Geographic)

Req ID:

10156230

Job Description:

The copy editor works collaboratively on editorial copy across print and digital platforms, applying outstanding knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and English usage, and meeting tight deadlines. With guidance from the National Geographic Style Manual, the copy editor applies house style and makes other copy edits to assigned stories for digital platforms as well as print publications, including the bimonthly History magazine, themed bookazine publications, Kids and Little Kids and the monthly National Geographic magazine. This includes detailed attention to the main text, captions, and notes accompanying original art and maps.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages the copyediting process in an article while keeping an eye on the production dates and workflow processes.
  • Evaluates and modifies procedures for consistency with editorial objectives and needs across products and platforms, ensuring efficient, flexible, and timely completion of work.
  • Responsible for final proofreading of assigned magazine articles and their online versions.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant magazine or newspaper copyediting experience, including at least one year working in an online publishing environment
  • Outstanding knowledge of language, grammar, and usage
  • Close attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with print publishing platforms, including K4 or a similar workflow system, and InDesign/InCopy
  • Experience in online content management systems
  • Flexibility to organize, prioritize, and maintain responsiveness and high-quality work amid immediate and competing deadlines
  • Judgment in enhancing readability of text while maintaining author's voice
  • Ability to work independently and in teams and to take initiative and solve problems

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $79,400 to $106,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

National Geographic

Job Posting Primary Business:

National Geographic (DET)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Digital Content Editorial

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Washington, DC, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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