Copy Editor -- The (Springfield, Va.) Washington Examiner,

Job Title: Copy Editor/Page Designer

Reports to: Sports Editor & Director of Pagination

Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

Summary: The Washington Examiner is seeking a versatile page designer and copy editor to join its copy desk. The ideal candidate works well on deadline and can juggle multiple assignments at once. Familiarity with sports is a must, and experience working on a sports copy desk is preferred. The position will involve copy editing and design work on the sports desk and contributing to the news desk once a week. Total hours will be approximately 20-25 a week with the possibility to increase in the future. Employee will be responsible for designing pages, copy editing — correcting spelling, terminology, liable, punctuation, grammatical and semantic errors — proofing and ensuring elements adhere to the newspaper’s style. Qualified applicants should send a resume, design clips and writing samples to sports editor Jeff Tomik (jtomik@washingtonexaminer.com).

Responsibilities:

* Must know and be able to apply knowledge of AP style in the editing process.
* Helps to perfect details of grammar and style, and checks facts for accuracy.
* Prepares the final copy for the printer.
* Edits news stories and writes headlines.
* Designs pages using InDesign, compiles artwork using Photoshop and filters content through The Washington Examiner’s NewsEditPro system.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Partners with the Creative/Production teams as necessary.

Requirements:

* 1-3 years experience as a copy editor and/or page designer.
* Experience in InDesign plus experience in Photoshop and knowledge of AP style are preferred.
* Ability to work well in a team and under tight deadlines is essential. We are committed to great design and are looking for someone to help us grow.
* Shift, evening and weekend hours required.

Per: http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1240838

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Note: This is a part-time job.