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Line Editor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

New York Post

Reporting into the News Editor, Exclusives, with a dotted line to the News Editor, California Post, the Page SIx West Coast News Editor, Exclusives will lead Page Six's enterprise operation on the ...

Meta

Video Editor, Creative X

San Francisco, CA

$122K/yr

Video Editor, Creative X Responsibilities: * Edit marketing assets and social video content across ... Ensure digital assets are delivered on time in line with the expected creative quality

Paramount

Social Video Producer/Editor

Studio City, CA · On-site

$40.87 - $43.30/hr

Basic Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience producing and editing engaging digital video content ... Comfortable with receiving feedback on both line edits and overall structural changes to the story.

Meta

Video Editor, Creative X

Los Angeles, CA

$122K/yr

Video Editor, Creative X Responsibilities: * Edit marketing assets and social video content across ... Ensure digital assets are delivered on time in line with the expected creative quality

Meta

Video Editor, Creative X

Menlo Park, CA

$122K/yr

Video Editor, Creative X Responsibilities: * Edit marketing assets and social video content across ... Ensure digital assets are delivered on time in line with the expected creative quality

Sand & Sea

Line Cook

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$25/hr

The Line Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient ... Highly detail-oriented, proficient with managing, editing, analyzing large volumes of complex ...

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How much do line editor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for line editor in California is $63,193.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,300.00 and $71,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a line editor do?

A Line Editor reviews written content to improve clarity, flow, and style while ensuring grammatical accuracy. They focus on sentence structure, word choice, and readability rather than broad content or structural changes. Line Editors work closely with writers to refine tone and consistency. Their goal is to enhance the text without altering the author's voice. This role is common in publishing, journalism, and content creation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a line editor?

To thrive as a Line Editor, you need exceptional grammar, punctuation, and syntax expertise, often supported by a degree in English, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with style guides (such as AP, Chicago, or MLA) and editing tools like Microsoft Word's Track Changes or Adobe Acrobat is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are key soft skills for this position. These skills help ensure high-quality, polished content that meets both editorial standards and client expectations.

What are some typical challenges a line editor might face in their daily work?

Line Editors often juggle multiple deadlines and projects, requiring strong time management and the ability to quickly adapt to varying writing styles or tones. Maintaining consistency while respecting each author's unique voice can be challenging, especially when editing work from multiple contributors. Additionally, navigating feedback from authors or managing conflicting editorial guidelines may require diplomacy and problem-solving skills. As part of a collaborative editorial team, you'll often work closely with copy editors, writers, and sometimes project managers to ensure that content meets the highest quality standards.

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Infographic showing various Line Editor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,193 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Digital Editor and Designer - Red Jacket

WOWK-TV

San Diego, CA • Hybrid

$17.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position: Digital Editor and Designer - Red Jacket

Temporary/Seasonal position from the beginning of the HS Football season to Silver Pigskin Gala (mid-August to December)

Job Info

The PPR Red Jacket is a badge of honor. Anyone who has earned the privilege of wearing one knows what the most coveted garment in high school sports symbolizes.

It means you didn't blink at sacrificing every fall Friday night, often standing guard in the hot sun or bone-chilling cold. It means your attention to detail is exceeded only by your ability to perform assigned tasks under intense deadline pressure. Most importantly, the Red Jacket means your dedication to San Diego high school football is beyond reproach.

A digital designer will support the Red Jacket Content Creators that go out and work on Friday nights, as well as curating content throughout the week that lifts up our Nexstar digital teams and social media efforts.

Requirements:

  • Experience developing and publishing content, on digital and social platforms.
  • Ability to create high-quality graphics using top-flight software.
  • Understanding how to work new media tech like gimbels, phones, microphones
  • Knows how to use OBS for live streaming, shows, and recordings.
  • Can be a real-time admin for live and curated content.
  • Experience using webpage construction through sites like Wordpress.
  • Excellent writer and Storyteller with superior "high school football news" judgement.
  • Knowledge of social media, football, pop culture, and current events.
  • Experience editing unscripted web content, montages, comedic clips, interviews, and football games.
  • Great writing and copy editing skills and attention to detail.
  • Thrive under deadline pressure.
  • Stellar communication skills.

Expectations:

  • You must be available every Friday night from mid-August to the Silver Pigskin Gala in December.
  • You should also be able to work "on call" when certain graphic or social needs will be met.
  • You must know football and can recognize a storyline within the game when you see it, and you must be able to create that story line to tell the story on multiple platforms.
  • You must thrive in a competitive, fearless culture of creativity and expertise.
  • The ideal Digital Editor and Designer knows football, lives and breathes digital content, and is driven by a passion for storytelling and staying ahead of the competition.
  • Make a compelling narrative that aligns with the KUSI PPR brand. Organizational and collaborative skills, as well as an ability to prioritize are a must.
  • Create compelling, UX-Focused (User Experience) content related to San Diego High School football news, events, and topics relevant to the local audience and beyond. This includes text stories, photos/graphics, breaking news stories, and social media elements.
  • Work with KUSI's Content Directors (Digital Team) to distribute high interest stories at scale. Follow KUSI's content guidelines.

All KUSI Prep Pigskin Report Employees:

  • Must be punctual
  • Must be willing to learn and learn quickly.
  • Must be available every Friday night from August to the Silver Pigskin Gala in December
  • Must possess clean driving record.
  • Must have HD quality video gear and sports experience if applying for videography positions

Compensation: $17.75/hour commensurate with experience and skill level; part-time, 10-hours per week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

KUSI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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