Copy Editor (E! News), NBCUniversal - Est. Salary: $70K - $95K
Location: NYC
About the job
Company Description
NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
E! News is looking for a self-motivated team player to join the digital team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the entertainment space and be a master in all things pop culture. The Copy/Top Editor, E! Online, will be responsible for editing articles before being published to the site, making sure every story is in not only grammatically correct but also aligns with E!’s voice, tone and values.
Responsibilities
Edit news, TV and e-commerce articles and galleries for accuracy and grammar while also ensuring all content aligns with E!’s conversational tone. Additionally, copy edit social copy for accuracy, grammar and tone
Work closely with editorial team to help them grow and advance writers’ skills, helping guarantee there is a cohesive tone throughout the site
Offer feedback and trainings to help support the editorial team
Provide updates to style guide
Weigh in on headlines, making sure they are SEO-friendly while also grabbing the reader’s attention
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
5+ years experience in a deadline writing environment, ideally in entertainment news
Proficient in social media and SEO with a clear understanding of how the two influence one another
Excellent editing skills that align with the E! voice
Desired Characteristics
Hard-working, dedicated and detail-oriented
Thrives in a fast-pace, high-pressure environment
A blend of collaborative skills as well as being an independent self-starter
Effective communication skills and experience working across multiple departments
A love of pop culture and all things entertainment
Strong news judgment with the ability to balance quality and quantity
Additional Requirements
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $70,000 - $95,000
Additional Information
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