Copy Editor in New York, NY, USA

BuzzFeed’s content department is looking for a freelance, in-house Copy Editor to work with our editorial team in our New York City office. We’re looking for a self-professed “word nerd” with a comprehensive knowledge of, and passion for, grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and all-around proper use of the English language. The copy editor will manage copyediting editorial and branded content in all forms, including posts and video.

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You have solid copyediting and intrapersonal skills, experience with light fact-checking and know how to edit for accuracy and consistency without losing tone or voice. Are you incensed by the misuse of homophones? Can you spot a typo with your eyes half-closed? Are you simply going to lose it the next time someone uses a hyphen instead of an em dash? (You get the picture.)

You may be asked to complete a copy test before being interviewed. We’re looking to hire someone on a 10-week, fixed-term basis who can start as soon as possible.

You will

• Copyedit BuzzFeed posts and videos for spelling, grammar, punctuation, style, and consistency
• Assist with light fact-checking
• Partner with writers, account managers, and sellers
• Show awareness of brand tone, flagging any copy for sensitivity issues or misalignment with client demographics

You have

• At least two years’ experience copyediting in an editorial role at a website or magazine
• Familiarity with AP and Chicago style guides
• Deadline-oriented with solid collaboration skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to new writing styles and formats
• Familiarity with British English a plus
• Comfort with the fast pace of internet publishing
• A positive, curious, playful disposition

At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats… even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company, delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We value experimentation, teamwork, inclusion, humble confidence. At BuzzFeed, you’ll work collaboratively with inspiring colleagues to create technology and content that helps connect people all over the world.

Are you looking to pay or is this a collaboration?
Pay to hire someone

Is this ongoing work or a one off job?
Ongoing work

How would you prefer to pay?
Day rate

What’s your day rate budget range? (USD)
$250-350 (Industry average)

Do you have an estimate of the job or project length?
A few months

Are you a company or individual hiring?
Company

Do you have internal sign off on the hire?
Yes

Do you need to hire for a specific city, country or place?
Yes, they need to be at a location (give location in job title)

When do you want to have the freelancer secured by?
2-3 weeks

What is most important for this job?
Quality

Twine can guarantee 3 relevant freelancers for an upfront fee of $650/£500. Would you like to know more?
No

How many freelancers do you want to contact you?
4-5

Do you have a job specification or creative brief?
Yes (please enter this in the description)

Does the freelancer need insurance?
Yes

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me