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Nexstar Media Group Copy Editor in United States
The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, seeks a talented copy editor who is a confident headline and summary writer, an expert on AP style and understands how to make the most of digital content. Experience with page layout and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
This is a remote, work-from-home position. You need not live in the Washington, D.C., area.
Any person in this position will be represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Communications Workers of America Local 32035, AFL-CIO.
About the role
The Hill’s production team does a little bit of everything. From editing copy for our digital and print products to headline writing, design and collaboration on informative special sections, our team works as a cohesive unit. While some members of the team are design gurus and others are talented wordsmiths, everyone is knowledgeable of all aspects of what we do.
Skills and qualifications
Ideal candidates will bring prior experience in editing and design and be well-versed in AP style and headline writing. They’ll understand the basics of Adobe Creative Suite and how to optimize writing for a digital audience. They should have a proven ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively. Knowledge of Washington and politics is a plus but not required.
About The Hill
Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other political news brand in America.
Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.
Compensation Range: $25–$27/hourly
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.