Copy Editor (National Geographic)

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The copy editor works collaboratively on editorial copy across print and digital platforms, applying outstanding knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and English usage, and meeting tight deadlines. With guidance from the National Geographic Style Manual, the copy editor applies house style and makes other copy edits to assigned stories for digital platforms as well as print publications, including the bimonthly History magazine, themed bookazine publications, Kids and Little Kids and the monthly National Geographic magazine. This includes detailed attention to the main text, captions, and notes accompanying original art and maps.

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• Manages the copyediting process in an article while keeping an eye on the production dates and workflow processes.
• Evaluates and modifies procedures for consistency with editorial objectives and needs across products and platforms, ensuring efficient, flexible, and timely completion of work.
• Responsible for final proofreading of assigned magazine articles and their online versions.

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• Minimum 5 years of relevant magazine or newspaper copyediting experience, including at least one year working in an online publishing environment
• Outstanding knowledge of language, grammar, and usage
• Close attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with print publishing platforms, including K4 or a similar workflow system, and InDesign/InCopy
• Experience in online content management systems
• Flexibility to organize, prioritize, and maintain responsiveness and high-quality work amid immediate and competing deadlines
• Judgment in enhancing readability of text while maintaining author’s voice
• Ability to work independently and in teams and to take initiative and solve problems

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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