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Politico

Temporary News Editor (6 months)

Rosslyn, VA

$120K - $130K/yr

The editor will spend weekends helping lead POLITICO's Breaking desk and will support weekday ... You'rea strong line editor who can improve copy while preserving reporters' voices * You have ...

Dow Jones

Letters Editor, Opinion

New York, NY · Hybrid

$110K - $140K/yr

Proficiency in writing, copy-editing and proofreading. * Exceptional editing skills and sound ... Flexibility to work evenings or weekends on occasion as news developments require. Our Benefits

Politico

Temporary News Editor (6 months)

New York, NY

$120K - $130K/yr

The editor will spend weekends helping lead POLITICO's Breaking desk and will support weekday ... You'rea strong line editor who can improve copy while preserving reporters' voices * You have ...

WOWK-TV

Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Springfield, MO · On-site

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a weekend News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. The ... Strong writer, copy editor, and researcher. Acts as a field reporter or field anchor as assigned.

Fox

Freelance Producer/News Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Weekend mornings, afternoons, overnights - plus opportunities to fill in during weekday shifts. A ... Highly skilled in writing and copy editing * Ability to handle breaking News situations * Strong ...

Nexstar Media Group

Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Springfield, MO · On-site

... copy editor, and researcher. • Acts as a field reporter or field anchor as assigned. • Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required. • Participates in promotional ...

Politico

Editor, Central Desk

Arlington, VA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... temporary staffing needs. This is an opportunity to develop an expansive view of POLITICO ... Expect regular hours for this role to be in the afternoon and evening and may include a weekend day.

Penn Interactive

News Editor

Produce engaging push alert copy that communicates vital breaking news, must-see video, and must ... Available and prepared to work weekends, evenings. What We Offer * Competitive compensation package

Newsday LLC

Assistant Editor

Melville, NY · On-site

$37 - $55.66/hr

Summary of Position The news desk is seeking an editor who can design pages, edit copy, write ... Ability and willingness to work a flexible and varied schedule, including weekends, holidays and ...

New York Post

PT Editor

New York, NY · Hybrid

$50/hr

... copy on deadline to sing in The Post's unique tabloid voice. The editor should be able to mine ... weekend. The ability to handle anything from a breaking brief to a sprawling news feature, in a ...

NYP Holdings, Inc.

PT Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

... copy on deadline to sing in The Post's unique tabloid voice. The editor should be able to mine ... weekend. The ability to handle anything from a breaking brief to a sprawling news feature, in a ...

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Editor

Austin, TX · On-site

$5.4K - $8.8K/mo

Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt ... copy, newsletters, and memoranda for executive management review and decision-making. Detects and ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary weekend 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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Work EnvironmentMedia companies, publishing houses, online platformsBlogs, marketing agencies, online publications
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The Temporary Weekend Copy Editor primarily focuses on reviewing and refining content for accuracy and clarity during weekends, often working in publishing or media environments. In contrast, a Part-Time Content Writer creates original content, articles, or marketing materials, usually on a flexible schedule. While both roles require strong language skills, the copy editor emphasizes editing and proofreading, whereas the content writer emphasizes writing and content development.

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Temporary News Editor (6 months)

Politico

Rosslyn, VA

$120K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

POLITICO isseekingan experienced, versatile editor to join our newsroom on asix-month contractsupporting our Breaking and White House teams.

This editor will help drive coverage of the biggest political stories of the day, from the White House to Congress to the campaign trail, during one of the busiest stretches of the 2026 midterm cycle. The role is designed for an editor with exceptional news judgment, sharp editingskillsand the ability to move seamlessly between fast-paced breaking news and deeply reported enterprise.

The editor will spend weekends helping lead POLITICO's Breaking desk and will support weekday editing across both the Breaking and White House teams. Responsibilities include assigning and editing storiesand newsletters, working closely with reporters to sharpen coverage, coordinating with homepage and audience teams, and helping ensure POLITICO is fast,accurateand competitive on the biggest stories.

This is a six-month contract position based in Virginia, New York or California.

Schedule:

Monday-Wednesday: 12:30pm-8:30pm

Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Who You Are:

  • You thrive in a fast-moving news environment and enjoy making quick, smart editorial decisions
  • You'rea strong line editor who can improve copy while preserving reporters' voices
  • You have excellent news judgment and know how to prioritize competing stories
  • You'recollaborative, calm underpressureand comfortable working across multiple teams
  • You'readaptable and can quickly become fluent in new beats and workflows
  • You'recomfortable workingindependentlywhile coordinating with editors across the newsroom

What You'll Do:

  • Edit and publish breaking news, enterprisestoriesand newsletters
  • Assign stories and help shape coverage throughout your shifts
  • Work closely with reporters to strengthen reporting,framingand structure
  • Coordinate with editors across the newsroom to ensure comprehensive coverage of major news events
  • HelpmaintainPOLITICO's standards for speed, accuracy,fairnessand clarity
  • Collaborate with homepage,audienceand production teams to maximize the impact of our journalism
  • Help lead weekend breaking news coverage and support weekday editing across the Breaking and White House teams

What You'll Need:

  • 5+ years of professional journalism experience, including significant editing experience
  • Excellent editing, headlinewritingand story framing skills
  • Strong news judgment and experience covering fast-moving news
  • Experience assigning stories and working directly with reporters
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Experience with digital publishing platforms and content management systems
  • Familiarity with national politics or Washington coverage is strongly preferred

Compensation:

  • $120,000-$130,000 Annual Base (prorated over six-month term)

    The final salary offered will be based on factors including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

We value our people. Clickherefor more on what we offer and whatit'slike to work for POLITICO.

Let'skeep in touch. You can view our list of open positionshere. We hope to see your application soon!

About Us.

POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence thatanticipatestomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital.

Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.

Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals-Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York-form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources othersdon'teven know exist.

Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision-makers understand thebusiness of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself.

These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity inmedia: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.

POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. The company's guiding principles - first articulated asThe Essentialsby founder Axel Springer in the aftermath of World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today.Learn more about Axel Springer.

Posting date:

2026-07-31

Title:

Temporary News Editor (6 months)

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