Part-Time Editor Job (Pacific Time Zone)

Editor Job Description LOCATION: Remote within the US Job Type: Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (Pacific Time Zone Availability) Salary: $39.62-$44.69 per hour, up to a maximum of 1,020 hours per year (approx. $40,412-$45,584 annually at the 1,020-hour cap) The part-time Editor works with the Newsroom as part of the Content Division to structure, fact check, and polish stories from Daily Kos staff and freelance writers and prepare them for publication. The Editor also helps prepare outside content from the AP wire, nonprofit newsrooms, and content partners, to be republished at Daily Kos . This position reports to theManaging Editor. The position may require weekend work. Responsibilities Edit Daily Kos staff and freelance stories for tone, structure, style, grammar, syntax, and punctuation, working with writers on rewrites as needed to ensure all content reflects Daily Kos ’ editorial mission and complies with the Code of Ethics. Ensure that all stories conform to editorial guidelines and are written in a clear, concise, and engaging style. Fact-check articles to ensure accuracy and integrity of information. Format edited content in the Daily Kos CMS. Work with writers to improve and strengthen their craft. Identify and prevent duplicate content and plagiarism. Work with other editors to craft headlines and select images. Prepare outside content, including cartoons and AP wire stories, to be republished at Daily Kos . Work with other editors to help maintain and update Daily K