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Full Time Job

Copy Editor, News

Scripps

Atlanta, GA 8 days ago
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description

Come join a dynamic new national media powerhouse focused on the over-the-air TV consumer. The Scripps Networks provides intelligent news as we use our own distribution platforms to serve this unduplicated national audience. We meet the audience where it is with the programs it wants.

Creates, develops, manages and edits content for assigned online editorial sites.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Generates story ideas
• Assigns stories to reporters and freelancers
• Contributes to special features and stories
• May write stories
• Edits copy to meet established tone and theme requirements
• Control edits multiple stories
• Enhances existing material

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WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating engaging online content (text, photos, video, interactive, social).
• Experience working on websites and mobile/tablet apps strongly preferred.
• Creative writing aptitude and excellent editorial execution, plus understanding of AP style.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills. Experience working in a multi-site organization is preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
• 2-3 years of editorial experience in digital journalism

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9k7xk-44-201-72-250-42 in your application.

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The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets.