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ServiceNow

Sr Deal Desk Manager

West Palm Beach, FL · Remote

Superior writing, copy-editing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and style skills. * First-class professional and interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with various groups. * Excellent ...

ServiceNow

Sr Deal Desk Manager

West Palm Beach, FL · Remote

Superior writing, copy-editing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and style skills. * First-class professional and interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with various groups. * Excellent ...

ServiceNow

Sr Deal Desk Manager

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

Superior writing, copy-editing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and style skills. * First-class professional and interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with various groups. * Excellent ...

UAB

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Tampa, FL · On-site

$19.80 - $24.03/hr

... editing copy for correspondence and submitting reimbursements. Candidates must have excellent project management, analytical and organizational skills. This position reports directly to the Senior ...

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How much do senior copy editor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior copy editor in Florida is $62,108.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,600.00 and $78,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

A Senior Copy Editor requires expertise in grammar, style, and editorial standards, often supported by a degree in English, journalism, or a related field, along with substantial editing experience. Familiarity with tools like Adobe InCopy, Microsoft Word track changes, and content management systems, as well as relevant certifications such as ACES or Poynter, is common. Strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are important soft skills. These skills ensure high-quality, consistent content and effective collaboration within editorial teams.

What are some typical challenges faced by senior copy editors and how can they be addressed?

Senior Copy Editors often juggle multiple deadlines while maintaining editorial accuracy and consistency across various content types, which can be challenging when handling high-volume workflows. Navigating differing style guides or conflicting feedback from writers and stakeholders may also present difficulties. Success in these situations requires excellent organizational skills, a diplomatic approach to communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently. Many organizations support their copy editors with style guide documentation, peer review systems, and ongoing professional development opportunities to help meet these challenges.

What is a senior copy editor?

A Senior Copy Editor is responsible for reviewing and refining written content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency. They typically oversee the work of junior editors and writers, enforce editorial guidelines, and collaborate with content teams to maintain high-quality standards. Their role may also involve fact-checking, correcting grammatical errors, and enhancing readability. Senior Copy Editors often work in publishing, marketing, journalism, or communications, ensuring all materials align with brand voice and editorial standards.

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Infographic showing various Senior Copy Editor job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,108 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Digital Content Manager, Group Content Team

KTVU Fox 2

Orlando, FL • On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.JOB DESCRIPTION

THE BRIEF

  • We're hiring a Digital Content Manager to help lead our Group Content Team (GCT), serving all 17 FTS markets across the country.

  • In this role, you will coordinate with the GCT and local newsrooms to publish stories, videos, and social content on all kinds of topics to engage local users.

  • This is an in-newsroom position based at one of the LiveNOW from FOX locations in Orlando or Phoenix and includes weekend shifts.

BIG PICTURE VIEW

Reporting to the Senior Manager of the Group Content Team, the Digital Content Manager will split time between three main duties: Planning coverage, coordinating between 17 stations and LiveNOW from FOX, and hands-on digital & social content production.


DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

You're a journalist who's smart, driven, quick-thinking, resourceful, full of energy and has a deep passion for what you do. You've got goals. You're competitive and want to win. All the time. You're a proven content creator who knows how to tell a story across every digital and social platform-even the ones that haven't been invented yet. Your journalistic standards are high, and so is the bar you set for your team. You're obsessed with quality and serving the audience in the best possible way. You pivot quickly and keep your cool when things get tough. You can coordinate with different contributors across multiple time zones while sharing your knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with teams of different skills and backgrounds.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Help manage the team that creates news and event-based content for users in all markets, including text stories, photos/graphics, connected TV/live streaming content, breaking news, mobile alerts, and social media elements.

  • Prioritize resources to cover a mix of important national, international, breaking, and viral stories, including original ideas.

  • Help guide editorial decisions and collaborate with the Senior Digital Content Manager to execute team strategy in line with group needs.

  • Ensure content exceeds group quality standards.

  • Collaborate with digital leaders and other internal FOX partners across our 17 local newsrooms to anticipate the needs of our stations and their unique audiences.

  • Monitor real-time analytics to make data-driven decisions.

  • Contribute to planning for weekend coverage and big events.

  • Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • 5+ years' experience developing and publishing unique content, including news, for digital and social platforms.

  • BA/BS degree is a plus, preferably in journalism, communications, or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.

  • Demonstrated ability to create and evolve compelling news content on digital platforms, including during breaking news situations.

  • Superior news judgment with impeccable writing, copy-editing, and SEO skills.

  • Outstanding attention to detail with a relentless passion and drive to win.

  • Proficiency in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, content discovery, and digital analytics tools.

  • Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $85,000.00-95,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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