Poynter Institute seeks part-time editor

The Poynter Institute for Media Studies. (PRNewsFoto/The Poynter Institute) (PRNewsfoto/The Poynter Institute)

The Poynter Institute is seeking a part-time editor for up to 20 hours a week. The position would begin immediately.

The schedule is flexible but would include the editing and production of stories for Poynter.org, the International Fact-Checking Network, MediaWise, the suite of daily and weekly newsletters and other good work.

The gig also includes the planning and execution of some long-term projects and managing freelance reporters.

Ideal candidates will have:

Excellent editing skills
A devotion to deadlines and timeliness
A good working knowledge of AP Style
An understanding of the American media environment
More than five years of professional editing, especially at a newspaper, magazine or online news outlet
Be comfortable with technology, including WordPress, MailChimp, Slack, GSuite and social media platforms
Enjoy remote work; we prize collegiality in an online environment
A strong sense of curiosity and a love of journalism and the news media

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter or a portfolio and introductory letter to hiring12@poynter.org.

Deadline to apply: April 9, 2021.

Mariam Ahmed