Job Description
Job Title News Copy Editor
Job Description I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
Investopedia is seeking a copy editor to help ensure our readers understand what the latest business news means for their finances. We are seeking someone with a passion for educating and empowering others about complex topics. Must have a solid background in business news and digital publishing.
Investopedia's news team regularly generates 40+ stories on a weekday with aspirations to continue growing our coverage. As an associate news copy editor at Investopedia, you will help ensure news stories are accurate, effective and trustworthy.
This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
II. Essential Job Functions
Edit and publish business news content to help readers understand how recent events could affect their finances
Follow Investopedia and Dotdash Meredith's best practices and styles
Work with the Investopedia staff, as well as freelance writers and editors
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
B.A. or equivalent
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience editing or writing digital business news
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience publishing business news content with well-respected outlets
Strong editorial skills, including demonstrated experience line editing for content improvements, grammar, and AP style
Knowledge of financial markets and economics
Experience with fact-checking best practices
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with SEO best practices
Comfortable using technology and willing to learn new program
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.
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Pay Range Salary: New York: $62,400.00 - $70,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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