Deputy Copy Editor Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

SUMMARY

The Deputy Copy Editor has a high level of journalistic integrity and imbues the job with a deepsense of the Monitor’s approach to news. The individual also has the perspective to watchMonitor journalism at a granular and objective level to ensure that the paper maintains its longtrack record to editorial excellence, while at the same time keeping abreast of the evolvingpublishing landscape.

Under the direction of the Chief Copy Desk Editor, the Deputy Copy Editor is responsible forexecuting Monitor style in the organization’s print and digital products in a way that upholdsstandards consistent with our healing mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESEditorial capabilities include but are not limited to the following:

• A sharp eye for detail and dextrous fact-checking skills.
• Ability to assess grammar, punctuation, spelling, tone, and Monitor style, and ensurewords are used correctly.
• Ability to respect individual writing style when executed correctly and well.
• A readiness to backstop story editors on crucial points such as libel and factualaccuracy. An awareness to check all attributions and an alertness to wording that maybe doubtful or biased.
• Commitment to the Monitor’s vision for covering the news in a way that promotes deeperengagement and better understanding.
• A firm understanding of the Monitor’s mission and values, and how this is expressed inMonitor copy. An ability to work with story editors to ensure that copy meets thisstandard.
• Strong organizational skills. The ability to assess workflow and prioritize tasks spanningseveral platforms, queues, and issue dates to ensure that each task is completed in atimely manner.
• Ability to deal with deadline pressure and multiple deadlines in a short period of time. Agood sense of time management.
• An eye for reviewing graphics, in addition to copyediting stories. Ensures that the text ofa graphic is in Monitor style, and that readers will follow the visual presentation.
• Ability to keep the copydesk’s day-to-day work running smoothly in the Chief Copy DeskEditor’s absence. This can entail organizing daily tasks, communicating assignments toothers, speaking for the copydesk in meetings, and serving as the copydesk’s pointperson.
• Possession of the confidence to take the lead and guide others when necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format andbuild and maintain relationships. Is respectful in staff exchanges and workscollaboratively in suggesting and making changes to copy.
• An ease with being both a team player and someone who can work independently.

Akeen sense of when to ask questions and when to figure out something single-handedly.

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB

CONTACTSReporting RelationshipsSupervisor:

Chief Copy Desk EditorRegular Contacts:

Has regular contacts with editors, editorial writers, and other newsroom staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/ExperienceA Bachelor’s degree. At least three years’ experience in copy editing, preferably in journalism.

An in-depth knowledge of Associated Press style, which the Monitor uses in addition to its ownstylebook. Copy editing certification is desirable but not required.

Technology SkillsAbility to quickly learn eZ Publish, a content management system for web publishing, and alsothe Monitor magazine’s publishing system, which includes Adobe InCopy. Familiarity with Slackand Trello, as well as Google apps, is desirable.

Work EnvironmentMay work remotely. The Deputy Copy Editor’s work shift needs to be during the Eastern timezone’s business hours – as early as 8 a.m.

Engagement with Christian ScienceMother Church membership is preferred, but not required. Understanding of and ability toexplain the Monitor’s founding and relationship to the Christian Science Church is essential.