REVOLT MEDIA
Weekend Copy Editor - FreelancePosted
7 weeks ago
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REVOLT.tv is the online space for the unapologetic, authoritative voice of hip hop culture, which includes, but isn't limited to, rap and R&B music, entertainment, sports, and social justice. REVOLT is looking for a freelancer holiday/weekend copy editor for our news sites www.revolt.tv and www.rap-up.com who can work Friday to Sunday from 9 a.m. ET - 5 p.m. ET, as well as holidays, which are generally half days. The pay is $30 per hour and the role is remote. The ideal candidate:
* 5 years experience as a copy editor at a major news outlet
* Must be an AP Style expert (AP Nerds Only!) while able to learn REVOLT's in-house style
* Must feel nauseous when seeing a typo or punctuation error
* Must be an EXCELLENT fact-checker who can spot and correct inaccuracies effectively and swiftly
* Must be able to edit short news articles as well as long-form pieces such as listicles, exclusive celeb interviews, op-eds, etc. like a pro
* Must work effectively in a fast-paced media environment
* Must be extremely detail-oriented
* Must be receptive to feedback (Stay out your feelings)
* Must have knowledge of CMS platforms while able to learn REVOLT's Adobe CMS
* Knowledge of SEO is a HUGE plus
* MUST have knowledge of and love for hip hop, social justice, and Black culture overall
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