Copy Editor
| Company | CoStar Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Five or more years of proven copy-editing experience, preferably for a daily or weekly business publication with extensive experience in a copy-editing or proofreading role.
- Ideal candidates will also be experienced in reviewing and copy-editing a variety of news styles and formats, including straightforward hard news, profiles of industry leaders and longer analytic pieces.
- Ferocious attention to detail with an obsession for eliminating spelling, grammar and punctuation errors, improving readability and ensuring that all content is factually correct.
- A basic knowledge of U.S. commercial real estate and business is preferred. Knowledge of the Hospitality property sector and hotel management is also prized.
- Results-oriented with proven ability to prioritize, drive and achieve results through self and others while working under deadline.
- Excellent headline- and cutline-writing skills, with a command of AP style and standards and a general knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Ability to work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage both up and down the management chain.
- Basic knowledge of HTML and social media.
- College degree in journalism, communications, English or a related discipline preferred.
Responsibilities
- Play a key role in the news-editing process by correcting grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Double-check that names, places and organizations are spelled properly and that facts, dates and statistics are accurate.
- In addition proofreading news articles for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors, the Copy Editor will review articles for readability, as well as provide feedback and suggestions to the reporter and editor to make the story better.
- Confirm that news stories follow a style and format that meets CoStar News’ editorial policy and guidelines and that the reporter cited appropriate sources or research in news reports.
- Write headlines for news stories, proofread captions for photos and charts in reports and check the source of images and other media included in reports to ensure they conform to appropriate use under any copyright.
- Format and send out subscriber newsletters and news alerts on a regular basis.
- Collaborate with the CoStar’s news team to develop story ideas, diversify coverage and ensure timely delivery and coverage across markets.
- Work with different reporters to offer comments and suggestions to improve stories and strengthen reporters’ abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- A basic knowledge of U.S. commercial real estate and business is preferred. Knowledge of the Hospitality property sector and hotel management is also prized.