Investor’s Business Daily seeks copy editor

Investor’s Business Daily and Investors.com are seeking a full-time copy editor to work in the digital first, unified Web/print newsroom at their Los Angeles headquarters.

The right candidate will have a strong interest in business and the stock market, a firm grasp of numbers and a passion for accuracy, clarity and engaging writing. Speed is essential to meet rolling deadlines for the national IBD newspaper and its companion website, Investors.com. Familiarity with Web-friendly writing principles, content presentation and SEO is strongly preferred, although guidelines and periodic training will be provided. Pagination skills and social media savvy also are pluses.

Investor’s Business Daily, launched in 1984, is known for innovative coverage and fact-based analysis of the stock market, economy, business and public policy. We offer an environment that encourages and rewards learning and professional growth, the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of how to invest successfully, and a location in sunny and dynamic West Los Angeles.

Three years of copy editing or other relevant journalism experience is preferred, but we will consider other candidates with strong skills. A four-year college degree is required. Qualified applicants must complete an editing test.

To apply:

• Submit a resume, cover letter and any writing samples to IBDnewsjobs@investors.com.

• Writing samples can be attached as Word documents or PDFs or pasted into the message.

• Put Copy Editor in the email subject field.

PLEASE CALL 310-448-6373 to verify receipt of application materials.