Part-time copy editor job @ NYC newspaper

The Queens Courier, a 150,000-circulation weekly newspaper in New York City, is looking for a part-time (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) copy editor.

The position affords flexible hours and is based on Bayside, Queens. Experience with newspaper writing a plus. MUST KNOW AP STYLE.

Email editorial@queenscourier.com if interested.

Copy editor/page designer job @ Washington state newspaper

Skagit Publishing seeks a copy editor/page designer with an affinity for sports to join the presentation team for the Skagit Valley Herald and supplemental publications. The daily newspaper has a circulation of 17,000 and is based in Mt. Vernon, Washington.

Candidates with journalism training and pagination software experience, preferably InDesign, will be considered for this Copy Editor 1 position. Duties include editing and design for sports as well as some news and features pages. We want a copy editor who loves words, reveres deadlines and has an artist’s eye for design. Night and weekend shifts required. Full benefits and 401K offered.

Please provide a cover letter, resume and work samples by July 7 to Managing Editor Colette Weeks at cweeks@skagitpublishing.com. EOE

Entry-level copy editor job @ Harrisburg Patriot-News

The Harrisburg Patriot-News, a 76,000-circulation daily newspaper in Pennsylvania's capital, is seeking an aspiring and talented journalist for a 12-month fellowship in page design and copy editing. The pay is $500/week with two weeks' paid vacation.

This person will be an integral part of the best universal copy and design desk in Pennsylvania. He or she will copy edit news, sports and feature stories, write headlines, and design news and sports pages. You must be comfortable working in a deadline environment and enjoy flexible, varied challenges. The position includes nights and weekends.

Fluency with Adobe InDesign for page design and strong design skills are essential. However, this is NOT a position for a pure graphic artist. You must also have a demonstrated skill with copy editing and headlines. In other words, you must be good at using both sides of your brain. For recent grads, we strongly prefer candidates who have had an internship on a professional daily newspaper and/or very significant experience on a college paper.

Send resumes, references and clips to Editor David Newhouse at dnewhouse@patriot-news.com.

Entry-level copy editor job @ Palm Beach Post

The Palm Beach Post has an opening for a news desk copy editor in the form of a yearlong internship. The job includes rimming copy, some page design, some light web work, and is on a five-day nightshift schedule. The internship comes with both benefits and a retention bonus at the end of the 12 months. Slotting experience is preferred, but not required. Applicants need to send cover letter, resume and references to Production Editor Rick Robb, The Palm Beach Post, 2751 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, or email Rick_Robb@pbpost.com.

Reporter openings @ Charlotte Observer

The Charlotte Observer, a 210,000-circulation daily newspaper, has several openings:

• Clerk reporter
• Community new reporter
• Prep sports reporter
• Copy editor/designer

It sounds like they're willing to consider young journalists -- "College degree in journalism required as well as 1 to 3 years experience at college newspaper and/or magazine plus summer publication/online internships," the ad states.

Click on above links to apply online.

Reporter @ Raleigh News & Observer

The Raleigh News & Observer, a 157,000-circulation daily newspaper in North Carolina, seeks a reporter/copy editor.

The journalist will cover community news for the Cary/Southwest Wake section and copy edit stories. In addition, some photography and blogging will be involved. "At least three years of experience at a community or daily newspaper required," the ad states.

Apply online.

Copy editor @ Easton (Pa.) Express-Times

The Easton (Pa.) Express-Times, a 50,000-circulation daily newspaper halfway between Manhattan and Philly, is seeking a copy editor.

"Duties include headline writing, page building and contributing to our Web site, lehighvalleylive.com," the ad states. "Quark experience is a plus."

Send cover letter, resume and references to Managing Editor Jim Deegan at jdeegan@express-times.com or 30 N. Fourth St., Easton, PA 18042.

Location: Easton, Pennsylvania

Copy editor openings

Various media outlets are seeking copy editors at the moment, according to the Kansas City Association of Black Journalists' February newsletter:

• Roll Call, a Washington-based newspaper that primarily covers Congress, is seeking a copy editor. For more info, e-mail to hr@rollcall.com.
• United Press International, a newswire service located in Washington, D.C., has an opening for a copy editor. For more info, e-mail to rtotten@upi.com.
• The Montgomery Advertiser, a 50,000-circulation daily newspaper in Alabama's capital, has a copy editor opening. For more info, call (334) 261-1509.

Location: United States

Openings @ English-language newspaper in Syria

UG Group, Syria's largest publisher, is launching the country's only English-language newspaper and seeks to fill several editorial positions.

The Damascus-based newspaper seeks a staff writer(s), copy editor, web editor, coordinator and executive assistant. Good English skills are a must, but Arabic is not essential. Staff writers only need a "writing portfolio" while the web editor needs "HTML skills." For other positions, only 1-2 years experience is required. Pay range is $600 - $1,000 per month ("comfortable salary for Damascus," according to the ad).

"A wonderful opportunity to live in the world's oldest continuously inhabited city and learn / improve your Arabic while gaining work experience in the country's top publishing house," the ad states. "All positions will also have the opportunity to work on What's On, the country's only Events guide and magazine. "

To apply, email ReemMaghribi@ug.com.sy

Location: Damascus, Syria

Sports reporter @ Cape Cod Times

The Cape Cod Times, a 50,000-circulation daily newspaper serving Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, seeks a reporter/copy editor for its Sports Desk.

The ad seems to emphasize attributes like "energy" and "passion" and doesn't mention experience, so perhaps they'll consider a young journalist.

Work shift is at night. Duties include: editing local and wire copy, collecting results and information from local sports events and writing stories. In addition, you'll assist the online sports supervisor to keep sports Web site current and lively. And you'll do some sports copy editing and headline writing.

By February 27, send a cover letter and resume with references, along with at least five work samples, to: Bill Higgins, Sports Editor, Cape Cod Times, 319 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601. Or e-mail materials to bhiggins@capecodonline.com. No phone calls.

Location: Hyannis, Massachusetts

Openings @ The Charlotte Weekly

The Charlotte Weekly, a 44,000-circulation in North Carolina's largest city, has several openings:

• General assignment reporter
• Copy editor
• Editor

"Competitive salary and great benefits offered," the ad states. E-mail resume and work samples to editor@thecharlotteweekly.com. No phone calls.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Copy editor trainees @ Daily Mail

The Daily Mail, a 2.1-million circulation daily newspaper in London, is offering a training program in copy editing (or sub-editing, to use British vernacular).

The 1-year program pays a "competitive" salary while you train, and promises "long-term career opportunities."

Recent graduates and early-career journalists are encouraged to apply. By March 8, send resume and work samples to Michael Watson, Daily Mail Course, The Press Association, 292 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1AE.

London, United Kingdom

Openings @ Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, a 192,000-circulation daily newspaper, has multiple openings:

• General assignment reporter
• Business reporter
• Copy editor

Applicants should have at least three years experience. By February 20, send work samples and resume to: Mark Gruetze, Administrative Editor, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 503 Martindale St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Or e-Mail: mgruetze@tribweb.com.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Copy editor internship @ ESPN.com

ESPN is looking for a college student to edit articles and copy for its website. The summer internship is based at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, Conn.

Intern's duties include: editing and polishing freelance- and staff-generated articles, checking for accuracy, proper grammar, style and appropriateness.

The advertisement doesn't say whether it's paid, but I'd guess it is. Every other ESPN internship I've come across has been paid. Also: They want a college student who's "available for employment within 12 months of the internship," so perhaps it could turn into a permanent job after graduation.

Apply online.

6-month copy editing internship @ Harrisburg Patriot-News

The Harrisburg Patriot-News, a 100,000-circulation daily newspaper in Pennsylvania's capital, has an immediate opening for a paid 6-month copy editing/page design intern.

"This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or someone relatively new to the industry," the ad states. "You will be editing stories, writing headlines and designing pages on our universal nightside desk. Page design experience is a definite plus but we will also consider candidates with copy editing internships and strong recommendations. We will train you on our Harris page design system."

To apply, e-mail Executive Editor David Newhouse at dnewhouse@patriot-new.com or send mail to him at 812 Market St., Harrisburg PA 17101.

Freelance copy editor @ New York magazine

New York, a weekly, 400,000-circulation magazine covering the culture, politics and style of New York, seeks freelance copy editors to help out from time to time on special projects. The part-time position is based in Manhattan.

"Copy editors will edit blog posts, section pages, event listings, and newsletters in a fast-paced environment," the ad states. "Must have a strong command of grammar and an eye for detail. Should be familiar with Words Into Type. Experience using Movable Type and Dreamweaver a plus."

E-mail hours of availability, a cover letter, résumé, clips, and salary requirements to lori_fradkin@nymag.com. Please put "Freelance Copy editor" in the subject line. No calls.

6-month paid internships @ Chattanooga Times Free Press

The Chattanooga Times Free Press, an 80,000 circulation daily newspaper in Tennessee, offers six-month paid internships in all the newsroom crafts: photography, multimedia, news, features, copy editing and page design. Interns are paid $400 per week.

Internships begin in in January and July. There are no hard deadlines.

"Our internships are awarded based on merit," the job ad states. "Considerations include previous internships, campus media experience and quality of work samples."

Openings @ Lousiville Courier-Journal

The Louisville Courier-Journal, a 220,000 circulation newspaper in Kentucky, has the following openings:

• COLLEGE REPORTER: In the short term, will serve as the back-up reporter on the Louisville and Kentucky beats, primarily on basketball and football. Will also include some non-revenue sports and general assignment work. However, we have been considering splitting up U of L football and basketball, which would result in an additional beat job. We’re looking for a seasoned college reporter who is adept at everything from game stories to take-out features, who will pay attention to athletic department finances as well as free-throw pecentages, who can schmooze boosters and trustees as well as assistant coaches. Prefer three to five years beat reporting experience at a medium-sized daily.

• DESIGNER/COPY EDITOR: We have full-time designers and copy editors. We need someone who can thrive and supervise in both areas at night and who can oversee the night desk at least a few times a week. Copy editing skills must go beyond editing for grammar and style. We’re looking for someone who can also work with reporters on content and structural issues both in special sections and in nightly trouble-shooting. Prefer five years desk experience at a medium-sized daily.

Send resume and clips to:
Harry Bryan, Sports Editor
525 W. Broadway
The Courier-Journal
Louisville, Ky. 40202
hbryan@courier-journal.com

Reporters and copy editors @ Cambodia Daily

The Cambodia Daily, an independent English-language newspaper in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, seeks three experienced copy editors and two reporters.

"Ideal candidates should have a sense of adventure, prepared to commit for one/two years, work in close partnership with Cambodian staff and lead by example in furthering a free press," the job posting says. "Knowledge of QuarkXpress is an advantage. Pay is modest ($10,000 the first year), but includes comfortable housing in a beautiful villa with cleaning and laundry service, Internet access, free medical care and four weeks annual vacation. We don't just run a newspaper but assist in the rehabilitation of Cambodia. Our alumni now have positions at major international media."

Several openings @ The Politico

The Politico, a hot, new Washington, D.C.-based political journalism outlet that distributes its content via television, the Internet, newspaper, and radio, has several openings:

• Designer
• Web Producer
• Life Editor
• Photo Editor
• Deputy Congressional Editor
• Marketing Manager
• Copy Editor
• Lobbying Reporter
• White House Reporter
• Life Reporter
• Congressional Reporter
• Photographer
• Senior Coldfusion Developer
• Web System Administrator/DBA
• Copy Desk Chief