Seattle Times seeks multiplatform copy editor

The Seattle Times is seeking a multiplatform copy editor to join the Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom.

DUTIES:

• Copy editing stories for web and print publication and helping produce digital news alerts and email newsletters.
• Writing Web headlines with SEO in mind and print headlines that expand on them.
• Evaluating, selecting and posting wire stories (business, national or world).
• Working collaboratively with various teams at The Seattle Times, on web and print production.
• Maintaining a consistent high-quality product with sharp grammar and unfailing accuracy.
• Continuously working to improve the efficiency and speed of the copy-editing process and the cultural inclusivity of the newspaper.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least three years of editing at a daily metro newspaper
• College degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or professional experience.
• Strong editing skills, as demonstrated by performance on an editing test
• Strong news judgment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Track record of inclusive journalism practices
• Adeptness with newsletters / social media: ability to engage with readers on multiple platforms
• Familiarity with WordPress is a plus