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Los Angeles Times

Per Diem Copy Editors

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$35/hr

Afternoon, night and weekend work is expected. Qualified applicants should upload a resume and cover letter to Assistant Managing Editor Ruthanne Salido, News Copy Desk Manager Dave Bennett and ...

Los Angeles Times

Per Diem Copy Editors

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Afternoon, night and weekend work is expected. Qualified applicants should upload a resume and cover letter to Assistant Managing Editor Ruthanne Salido, News Copy Desk Manager Dave Bennett and ...

Nantmedia

Per Diem Copy Editors

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$35/hr

Afternoon, night and weekend work is expected. Qualified applicants should upload a resume and cover letter to Assistant Managing Editor Ruthanne Salido, News Copy Desk Manager Dave Bennett and ...

The Atlantic

Senior Editor (Supervisory)

Washington, DC

$105K - $165K/yr

This position will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. Qualifications of the ideal candidate: * Substantial experience as an assigning editor, including essays, reviews, and news ...

Nantmedia

Senior Editor, Editorial Video

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$121K - $133K/yr

This editor will manage a team of content creators and work with newsroom colleagues and outside ... Occasional night and weekend work is expected. Video journalists must have a valid driver's license ...

FedWriters, Inc.

Technical Editor/Writer I

Washington, DC · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Does a poorly structured briefing keep you up at night? Do you believe that clear, compelling ... And right now, we need a sharp, detail-obsessed Technical Editor/Writer to help us make sure every ...

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How much do night editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for night editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Night Editors, and how can they be managed?

Night Editors often work with limited on-site staff and must handle tight deadlines, breaking news, or last-minute changes independently. Successfully managing these challenges involves being proactive, organized, and maintaining clear lines of communication with reporters, photographers, and day-shift editors—even when working remotely. Adapting quickly to unexpected news events and making editorial decisions without immediate supervision are essential parts of the role. Regular coordination with the broader editorial team during handover periods helps ensure continued accuracy and consistency across published content.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Night Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Night Editor, you need excellent news judgment, strong editing and proofreading skills, and a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), digital publishing tools, and AP or relevant style guides is commonly required. Attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and effective communication are vital soft skills. These abilities ensure timely, accurate publication and smooth newsroom operations during overnight hours when supervision may be limited.

What is a Night Editor job?

A Night Editor is responsible for overseeing editorial content, proofreading, and managing newsroom operations during late hours. They ensure accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of news articles, often making critical editing decisions without direct supervision. Night Editors work in media organizations, including newspapers, online publications, and broadcast outlets, maintaining editorial standards while handling breaking news. Their role requires strong attention to detail, excellent editing skills, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

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Per Diem Copy Editors

Per Diem Copy Editors

Los Angeles Times

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$35/hr

Per diem

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

The Los Angeles Times has openings for copy editors who can work on an as-needed basis with the News, Features or Sports copy desks. The News desk handles California, Business, Politics, Science, National, Foreign and Opinion digital and print coverage; the Features desk handles features and entertainment coverage; and the Sports desk handles all major and local sports and sports events.
If you join us, you will:
  • Edit articles, photo captions and galleries, news breakers and newsletters; text for graphics, videos and databases; and other coverage for grammar, syntax and style as well as for formatting, search engine optimization and legality
  • Serve as a newsroom quality-control specialist, ensuring that all content meets Times standards
  • Write engaging headlines and photo captions that are optimized for search and can perform well on social media
  • Work with a level of accuracy that allows immediate posting on the website
  • Operate in a fast-paced environment with continuous digital publishing demands and daily print deadlines
  • Expedite the movement of material between the website and print by collaborating with copy editors, assigning editors, reporters, website producers, page designers, graphics editors and photo/visual journalists

Requirements:
  • A minimum of one year of experience editing news and features stories for a journalistic publication; copy desk experience editing the coverage areas listed above is a plus
  • Strong skills in line and copy editing and headline writing for digital and print, strong news judgment and knowledge of taste and legal considerations
  • Consistent ability to work quickly, accurately and with precision
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team setting and multitask in a deadline-driven environment
  • Expertise in using production systems and software tools required to edit, produce and curate content for digital and print. This may include Slack, Cue/CCI, Google Docs, Gmail, search engines and social media tools
  • An ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes positive collaboration
  • Versatility and adaptability, working not just across production platforms but also across subject areas and possibly filling in on the other Times' copy desks from time to time

The position is listed as Per Diem Employee in the Los Angeles Times Guild. Employees will be part of a pool and eligible for available shifts on a monthly basis. They generally will work fewer than 25 hours per week, with no guaranteed or fixed schedule. We will consider candidates who would work remotely in other time zones as well as those who would work in El Segundo, Calif. Afternoon, night and weekend work is expected.
Qualified applicants should upload a resume and cover letter to Assistant Managing Editor Ruthanne Salido, News Copy Desk Manager Dave Bennett and Features Copy Desk Manager Blake Hennon through the Apply link.
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