[Hiring] Copy Editor @ProPublica

Role Description

In this role, you’ll work on our copy desk to maintain the high quality of our stories, manage the flow of copy, and publish our work online.

• Flex your editing muscle on complex and lengthy investigations
• Edit breaking news stemming from deep dives, newsletters, graphics, videos, and columns
• Convert stories from the style of a partner newsroom into Associated Press style
• Help draft corrections, clarifications, and updates to stories
• Occasionally fill in for the assistant managing editor for standards

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a copy editor at a news organization
• Experience working with Google Docs and publishing tools, including a CMS like WordPress and an organization app like Trello
• Razor-sharp news judgment and an unshakeable sense of fairness
• Prior experience bulletproofing and polishing hard-hitting investigations and long-form narratives
• An eye for detail; meticulous in examining copy and matching facts in text with those presented in graphics, video, and on social media platforms
• The ability to ensure all copy is consistent and typo-free
• A deep understanding of AP style
• Experience working with complex and sensitive topics
• Good communication skills and diplomacy
• The ability to work on-call nights and weekends as part of a rotation
• Excellent time management skills and experience meeting deadlines
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple projects at various stages of production
• The ability to travel as necessary for team meetings and trainings

Benefits

• This job is full time and includes benefits

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000. This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a person’s experience, accomplishment, and location.

Application Process

We will begin reviewing applications on Jan. 5, 2026, but we will continue to consider candidates as long as the posting remains live on our site.

Questions? Send an email to [email protected] . No phone calls, please.

Diversity Commitment

We are dedicated to improving our newsroom, in part by better reflecting the people we cover. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.