ABOUT US
We believe there is a place for open, safe and honest discourse in the world. We want to be the home and driving force for this discussion and change. The Doe was founded to evolve discussion on the web by creating cultural change through an open-minded community of storytellers, visionaries and those with unique perspectives that need to be heard.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Copy Editor is a person whose attention to detail boggles the minds of normal humans. The role involves a heavy dose of copy editing: taking a final pass at drafts of our narratives, making sure punctuation, grammar, spelling and syntax are correct. The Copy Editor, working with the Assistant Editors, will also take on some first passes, finessing the pieces to make sure repetition is eliminated and thoughts are clear.
Storytelling is a cornerstone of The Doe‘s business and we’re looking for someone who can keep our copy sparkling clean.
Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief, you will also have key input into the editorial strategy of The Doe. This role will assist in many different parts of the business to help drive website traffic via search and social, but also inform the business leaders of other potential opportunities.
DETAILS
- Location: Remote
- Status: Full-Time
- Hours: Can commit to hours around the 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST time frame
- Eligible to work in the United States
REQUIREMENTS
- 4+ years in the journalism industry
- A previous position as a Copy Editor at a respected publication
- Strong editing skills and attention to detail; you will be asked to take a copy edit test
- A prodigious of AP style
- Value an environment of psychological safety and diversity of thought
- Passion for shifting culture in a positive direction through digital platforms
- Experience working in a creative / technology-driven startup
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Final passes at narratives, including copy editing, as well as editing for length and clarity
- Working with the Assistant Editors to take on some first passes and help move them through our editorial process
- Work directly with Editor-in-Chief and Content Strategist to develop the editorial strategy
- Odds and ends like author attribute gathering and honing an arsenal of dad jokes
This is not your typical magazine or editorial company. We’re looking for someone who wants to help reinvent publishing from the ground up; who recognizes the urgent need for verified but anonymous contributions to our cultural conversation; and who is not afraid to think boldly.
If that’s you, let’s talk!