I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
Investopedia is seeking a copy editor to help ensure our readers understand what the latest business news means for their finances. We are seeking someone with a passion for educating and empowering others about complex topics. Must have a solid background in business news and digital publishing.
Investopedia’s news team regularly generates 40+ stories on a weekday with aspirations to continue growing our coverage. As an associate news copy editor at Investopedia, you will help ensure news stories are accurate, effective and trustworthy.
This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
II. Essential Job Functions
Edit and publish business news content to help readers understand how recent events could affect their finances
Follow Investopedia and Dotdash Meredith's best practices and styles
Work with the Investopedia staff, as well as freelance writers and editors
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
B.A. or equivalent
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience editing or writing digital business news
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience publishing business news content with well-respected outlets
Strong editorial skills, including demonstrated experience line editing for content improvements, grammar, and AP style
Knowledge of financial markets and economics
Experience with fact-checking best practices
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with SEO best practices
Comfortable using technology and willing to learn new program
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0
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What We Do
Dotdash Meredith's vibrant brands help over 200 million users each month find answers, solve problems, and get inspired. Dotdash is among the largest and fastest growing publishers online, and has won over 50 awards in the last year alone, including Digiday's 2020 Publisher of the Year. Dotdash Meredith brands include Verywell, Investopedia, The Balance, The Spruce, Simply Recipes, Serious Eats, Byrdie, Brides, People, Food & Wine, Shape, Entertainment Weekly, Travel & Leisure, Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, Health, InStyle, Parents, EatingWell, Magnolia Journal, MyDomaine, Lifewire, TripSavvy, Liquor.com, and TreeHugger.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our employees work 3 days in office across our NYC, Des Moines, Birmingham, Seattle, LA, and Chicago locations. A couple of our orgs have remote teams (please refer to job descriptions). We are accommodating towards various exemptions and situations.
