1

Weekend Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Senior Editor/Proofreader will uphold agency quality standards in servicing clients by ... This includes working on the weekends. Collaboration/Teamwork: The size and nature of our company ...

The Senior Editor/Proofreader will uphold agency quality standards in servicing clients by ... This includes working on the weekends. Collaboration/Teamwork: The size and nature of our company ...

The Senior Editor/Proofreader will uphold agency quality standards in servicing clients by ... This includes working on the weekends. Collaboration/Teamwork: The size and nature of our company ...

PT Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

The editor is expected to be a line and assignment editor who possesses fine attention to detail ... weekend. The ability to handle anything from a breaking brief to a sprawling news feature, in a ...

A flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and overtime when necessary are ... Remain current with editing tools, broadcast technologies, and emerging media trends * Work ...

Digital Copy Editor, Weekends

New York, NY · On-site +1

$90K - $120K/yr

... US weekend news operation. We are looking for someone who pairs the qualities of a rigorous, eagle-eyed line editor with the confidence and interpersonal skills to work closely with reporters and ...

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

Associate News Editor

$70K - $80K/yr

This is a full-time role working 5 days a week, from 3:00 pm - 12:00 am ET, including one weekend ... Collaborate with the US News Editor and wider editorial team on projects and coverage plans.

Description The Editor is responsible for managing the editorial process of a publication by reviewing, editing, and refining content submitted by writers, ensuring it meets the publication ...

All editors pitch in when needed on editing shifts that may require working a holiday and/or filling in for a weekend shift to support general newsroom editing needs. This position is a grant funded ...

Copy Editor

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

Join our newsroom as a Copy Editor and help shape the daily news experience from the inside out ... Nights, weekends, and holidays are part of the rotation. Benefits * Competitive salary commensurate ...

The Editor is responsible for managing the editorial process of a publication by reviewing, editing, and refining content submitted by writers, ensuring it meets the publication's standards for ...

Video Editors, Post Editors, Producer Editors, Sound Design, Graphic Designers, Project Managers ... Ability to work on site: nights; weekends; and holidays. * Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to ...

News Editor

$90K - $100K/yr

News Editor, Newsweek.com Location: United States (Remote or Hybrid in NYC) Position Overview: The ... This is a full-time position working 3:00 pm-12:00 am ET five days a week, including one weekend ...

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

All editors pitch in when needed on editing shifts that may require working a holiday and/or filling in for a weekend shift to support general newsroom editing needs. This position is a grant funded ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Weekend Editor information

See salary details

$11

$31

$57

How much do weekend editor jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend 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 is a Weekend Editor job?

A Weekend Editor oversees content publication and newsroom operations during weekends, ensuring timely reporting and article updates. They manage writers, edit articles, and monitor breaking news to keep the site active. This role often requires quick decision-making, strong editorial judgment, and familiarity with digital publishing. Weekend Editors may also update social media channels and coordinate with weekday teams to maintain content consistency.

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

To thrive as a Weekend Editor, you need strong editorial judgment, excellent writing and proofreading skills, and a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), basic photo or video editing software, and SEO best practices is typically required. Outstanding time management, adaptability, and clear communication set top candidates apart, especially when coordinating remotely. These skills ensure accurate, timely content delivery and effective team collaboration during non-standard work hours.

What are some common challenges faced by a Weekend Editor, and how can they be addressed?

Weekend Editors often work with limited staffing and must make swift editorial decisions, sometimes handling breaking news or urgent updates independently. They need to effectively manage multiple tasks, such as assigning stories, editing content, and ensuring quality under tight deadlines. Proactive communication with weekday teams and careful planning help ease the weekend transition, while strong troubleshooting skills are invaluable for resolving unexpected issues. Embracing these challenges can accelerate skill development and provide valuable experience in newsroom operations.
What cities are hiring for Weekend Editor jobs? Cities with the most Weekend Editor job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Editor jobs? The most popular types of Editor jobs are:
What states have the most Weekend Editor jobs? States with the most job openings for Weekend Editor jobs include:
Infographic showing various Weekend Editor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% Full Time, 84% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 8% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.
Senior Editor

Senior Editor

Snow Companies

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Senior Editor/Proofreader
FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Editor/Proofreader will uphold agency quality standards in servicing clients by developing in-depth knowledge of assigned product brands. The Senior Editor/Proofreader will be responsible for keeping track of client product style requirements by developing and maintaining brand-specific style sheets to be used by the editorial team. The Senior Editor/Proofreader will be responsible for writing, creating, and maintaining departmental processes and SOPs. The Senior Editor/Proofreader will attend project status and kick-off meetings when requested and assign projects to editorial team members. The Senior Editor/Proofreader will lead by example by remaining calm in high pressure situations by assisting other members of the Creative Department as needed when workload allows.
The Senior Editor/Proofreader is responsible for reviewing and editing stories and externally facing materials created by Snow Companies to ensure the highest level of quality and accuracy. He/she also offers comments and makes stylistic suggestions to improve the product, as well as performs final quality control checks to ensure all edits have been captured.
Snow's business is centered around the patient journey, and the Senior Editor/Proofreader, like all positions at Snow, must be open, compassionate, and sensitive to the unique life experiences of these patients and caregivers. The Senior Editor/Proofreader must be able to incorporate the unique patient/caregiver experience into the strategies and solutions we provide to our clients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Editor/Proofreader must be able to perform the following essential duties and functions:
  • Manage a variety of projects moving throughout the editing queue at any given time
  • In collaboration with Editorial Group Supervisor, develop departmental policies/procedures/process documentation
  • Mentor editorial team through strong leadership skills
  • Assist with training of new editorial team members
  • Foster continued mentorship and professional growth opportunities for the editorial team
  • Read content and correct any errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
  • Check copy for readability, style, and agreement with editorial policy and style sheets
  • Suggest revisions to copy, such as changing words and rearranging content to improve clarity or accuracy
  • Involved in planning workflow processes for editing pieces
  • Involved in setting standard timelines to complete different editorial jobs
  • Carry out research, confirm sources for writers, and verify facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources
  • Collaborate with writers in the creation of work product to ensure their ideas and stories succeed, while being mindful of the audience
  • Ensure all client-facing communications are error-free and consistent with Snow standards
  • Approve final versions of updated materials submitted by staff
  • Responsible for managing workflow of all incoming pieces
  • Required to learn a certain level of knowledge about clients/brands, in particular:
    • Brand style guides
    • Brand legal and regulatory guidelines/requirements
  • Responsible for working with individual requestors-both on writing team and account teams-to resolve questions or content disputes
  • Responsible for working with individual requestors-both on writing team and account teams-to understand any exceptions to standard grammar and punctuation, including but not limited to:
    • Brand-specific spellings/style
    • Brand-specific legal and regulatory requirements
    • Individual Ambassador/patient speaker personalization to assist in live presentation (e.g., presentation cues, vernacular, phonetic spellings, etc.)
  • Utilization of independent judgment and discretion in managing editorial priorities and ensuring proper utilization of editorial team
  • Research and monitor industry trends for stylistic preferences and patient-focused communication standards and practices
  • Utilization of various communication strategies and techniques to ensure that project directions are met and patient stories embrace the authentic patient voice and messaging

Weekend and Night Work:
Although your day-to-day work should primarily take place during regular office hours (8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday), there will be occasions when you are required to work late into the evening and/or over the weekend. The candidate selected for the Senior Editor/Proofreader position should have the expectation that the workload and nature of the work will require hours that may extend past the normal business hours of the company. This includes working on the weekends.
Collaboration/Teamwork:
The size and nature of our company will require that you work in collaboration with people in other departments. Candidates must demonstrate their willingness/ability to step into other roles as needed to drive the success of the company. Candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to be a contributing member of a team that has goals that are broader than an individual job description or function.
Language Skills/Communication:
  • A mastery of the English language and of the written word
  • A strong eye for detail and accuracy to ensure every comma is in place, every word is spelled correctly, spacing and formatting is consistent, etc.
  • Ability to multitask and work independently
  • A propensity for tact and diplomacy when negotiating edits with writers
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Fluency in a foreign language is a plus

Patient Privacy:
The core of our business is working with patients. It is most likely that you will come in contact with Personal Consumer Information (PCI) of patients living with chronic illnesses. It will be required that you take training courses that include, but are not limited to:
  • Snow Policy Training
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Adverse Event (AE) Reporting Training
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Training

Computer Skills:
Candidates must have excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment to include:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Mathematical Skills:
Candidates will be able to comprehend and utilize basic mathematics as well as business statistics to include percentages, ratios, discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions.
Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to identify and define problems while applying effective problem-solving skills through collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
  • Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Capable of applying industry benchmarks to create standardized practices

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands (to finger, handle, or feel), reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment/Environmental Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with no or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Candidates must have a valid driver's license. In some instances, a passport may be necessary.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and three to five years of related experience and/or training preferred.
Omnicom Health is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we're focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.