Copy Editor

The Miami Herald is looking for an experienced print desk editor with excellent news judgment and the versatility to handle a range of topics, from live daily news and sports to deep enterprise. 

This is a part-time, remote position covering sports and news on nights and weekends. This editor will be responsible for updating planned lineups as news dictates and closing the print edition on weekends.  

The ideal candidate is adaptable, can work quickly, and is comfortable collaborating with a team as well as working independently. 

Key qualifications:

• Strong editing and gatekeeping skills, with an eagle eye for issues of grammar, style and sensitivity in headlines, cutlines and copy
• Excellent news judgment 
• A demonstrated ability to “see the story” that is going to matter to readers, and craft audience-forward headlines and promos
• Experience making decisions under tight deadlines and in fluid situations
• Versatility in handling a range of topics
• Comfort with technology, including the ability to quickly learn new tools
• Comfort with a job that will be demanding, fast-paced and constantly evolving

The successful candidate should meet most of the following requirements or their equivalent:

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years of editing experience
• Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism
• Spanish language skills are a plus, though not required