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SalaryPOSITION SUMMARY
BlazeMedia is seeking an experienced Copy Editor to assist our growing news team to ensure that all written copy is error-free and compliant with the AP Stylebook and our own proprietary style guide.
This position will report to the Managing Editor and is based at our beautiful digital television and radio studio headquarters in Las Colinas, Texas. Well-qualified candidates will be permitted to work from home.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal applicant will have familiarity with the AP Stylebook, an attention to detail and excellent grammatical skills. The applicant should be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment which will require them to quickly review and process as many as 30 written pieces of 500- to 800-word per day.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review TheBlaze news pieces and BlazeTV episode descriptions for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Ensure that material is compliant with AP Stylebook and TheBlaze's proprietary style guide
- Effectively manage a heavy workload daily.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Copy Editor
- Extensive familiarity with the AP Stylebook
- Excellent grammar/writing skills
- Ability to multitask seamlessly in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent relevant work experience
BENEFITS
We love our people and we're building one of the best places to work in America. We have a driven, team-focused work culture that works hard and plays hard.
- Build your career at a fully functioning movie, television and radio studio, home to the production of shows including Robocop, JFK, Silkwood, Prison Break and Walker Texas Ranger.
- Casual attire
- Health, prescription, dental and vision insurance
- Unlimited Discretionary PTO
