Copy Editor Job at City Cast, Washington DC

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  • City Cast
  • Washington DC

Job Description

City Cast DC is hiring a sharp, meticulous copy editor to join our team on a part-time contract basis, for a 5 month contract. You'll be the last set of eyes on everything we publish — newsletters, articles, social posts and everything in between — making sure our work is clean, consistent and ready for our audience.

Deadline to apply: May 22, 2026

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the final read on all City Cast DC content before publication
  • Catch errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation and style
  • Fact-check stories, spot inconsistencies, and ensure stories are clear, concise and fair
  • Write and refine headlines that are sharp, accurate and fit our voice
  • Smooth sentences without losing the writer's voice
  • Work closely with reporters and editors in a collaborative environment
  • You will likely work an afternoon shift, aligned with copy deadlines, i.e. 2-6 p.m. M-F

Requirements

What You Bring

  • Experience in copy editing, journalism, or a related field
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong news judgment
  • A knack for headlines: punchy, precise, and on-brand
  • Highly organized and reliable under deadline pressure
  • Easy to work with – you give good notes and take them too

The Copy Editor will report to the Managing Editor of City Cast DC. The hourly rate is $35-$40/hour depending on experience. You must be local, though work will be primarily remote.

City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here . We encourage everyone to apply.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Part time, Local area, Remote work, Afternoon shift

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