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Copy Editor, Seoul News Hub

AT The Washington Post
The Washington Post

Copy Editor, Seoul News Hub

•Seoul, South Korea

Job Description

The Washington Post seeks a copy editor to join its breaking news hub in Seoul, South Korea. This person will edit copy for multiple platforms and across subject matter. The position is based in Seoul and will involve working daytime hours and one weekend day per week. This job will be staffed through our local entity in South Korea, subject to local legal requirements. A copy-editing test will be required .

Responsibilities

  • Copy edit stories for online publication, newsletters , news alerts , graphics, photo galleries and other digital projects.
  • Help craft digital headlines and photo captions.
  • Backstop metadata and help optimize stories for SEO.
  • The ideal candidate will be able to fill in as an assignment editor when needed.
  • The ideal candidate will also be able to pitch story ideas for the Seoul hub to pursue.
Preferred Qualifications

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  • At least five years of copy-editing experience at a mid-to-large-market English-language news organization.
  • A strong knowledge of grammar , punctuation, style and SEO.
  • Good critical thinking skills that allow you to see big-picture issues, while also being able to spot smaller , more detailed errors.
  • A strong understanding of global events and comfort editing stories on a variety of topics.
  • T he ability to craft headlines with strong SEO that also appeal to readers.
  • The ability to work quickly while maintaining standards for accuracy and quality.
  • The ability to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Experience line editing is a plus.
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, r esum e and three examples of your editing and/or headline writing (as PDFs) to our jobs portal. All application materials can be uploaded to the same field. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job is filled, but those received byFeb. 21 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Copy Desk C hief Brian Clevelandand Deputy Copy Desk Chief Nora Simon.

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Client-provided location(s): Seoul, South Korea
Job ID: washington-JR-90275091
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability

  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave

  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress

  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation

  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching

  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities

  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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