Copy Editor - News - Local News
Company: Lee Enterprises
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: September 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Copy Editor - News - Local News Roanoke, VA, USA Req Thursday,
September 8, 2022 The Roanoke Times - Copy Editor
The Roanoke Times is seeking a full-time copy editor to edit local
content, copy from sister papers in our state, and wire content for
print and online presentation. The copy editor also will serve as a
local page coordinator with our national design desk, and must be
able to plan and execute page designs in clear communication with
the design center. Ability to meet a deadline, to write captivating
headlines for both print and digital, and to edit content for
grammar, spelling and AP style are essential. The position also
includes editing and posting copy, photos and video for online. The
job requires working nights, weekends and, on occasion, holidays. A
college degree is a requirement and previous experience in
journalism, especially in copy editing, is preferred. The Roanoke
Times is part of Lee Enterprises, a leading provider of local news,
information and advertising, serving 77 markets in 26 states. Lee's
newspapers have daily circulation of 1.2 million and our websites
reach more than 43 million digital unique visitors. Check us out at
. EOE Why Join Us? Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a
dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth
opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be
personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical,
dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided
life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we
offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer
generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal
life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new
parents.
Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of high-quality local news,
with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and
e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of
more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44
million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing
roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to
aggressive digital growth.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We
are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose
diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change,
and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of
fervent inclusion . For more information about Lee, check us out at
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We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If
you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the
qualifications above, we encourage you to apply. Other details
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