Part-Time Editor Job (Pacific Time Zone)

About the position The part-time Editor works with the Newsroom as part of the Content Division to structure, fact-check, and polish stories from Daily Kos staff and freelance writers and prepare them for publication. The Editor also prepares outside content from the AP wire, nonprofit newsrooms, and content partners for republication at Daily Kos. This remote position is for candidates in the United States and requires availability during Pacific Time Zone core hours, roughly 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific. The position reports to the Managing Editor and may require weekend work. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt role capped at 1,020 hours per year, an average of approximately 20 hours per week. The stated pay is \$39.62–\$44.69 per hour, with an approximate annual equivalent of \$40,412–\$45,584 at the annual hour cap. The position is not eligible for benefits. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Daily Kos describes itself as an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace, values the diversity of employees’ ideas, experiences, and cultures, and supports employee learning, growth, and training. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Edit Daily Kos staff and freelance stories for tone, structure, style, grammar, syntax, and punctuation, working with writers on rewrites as needed to reflect the organization’s editorial mission and Code of Ethics.
• Ensure stories conform to editorial guidelines and are clear, concise, and engaging.
• Fact-check articles for accuracy and integrity of information.
• Format edited content in the Daily Kos CMS.
• Work with writers to improve and strengthen their craft.
• Identify and prevent duplicate content and plagiarism.
• Work with other editors to craft headlines and select images.
• Prepare outside content, including cartoons and AP wire stories, for republication at Daily Kos.
• Help maintain and update the Daily Kos stylebook with other editors.
• Work across departments to write and edit newsletters promoting Daily Kos content.
• Help the Newsroom find and track stories to cover.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of editing experience in a print and/or digital newsroom or similar setting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Fluency in AP style and other editorial guidelines.
• Knowledge of U.S. progressive politics and news.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Comfort with a virtual working environment.
• Tech and internet savvy; the team uses Google Docs, Slack, Dropbox, Asana, and other tools.
• Availability to generally work Pacific Time Zone core hours, roughly 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.