What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART-TIME NEWS EDITOR position at Cyver Media?
Growing online news outlet is looking for a Part-Time News Editor to review news articles published on our websites.
We operate a large group of news websites covering a variety of subjects and locations. Articles are prepared by our AI news-writing system, and we are looking for a human editor to review the content.
This is a good opportunity for someone interested in news, journalism, writing or online publishing who would like to gain experience working with an online news organization.
Duties include:
- Review news articles
- Check articles for obvious factual errors or incorrect information
- Check names, dates, locations and other basic details
- Correct spelling, grammar and minor wording problems
- Review headlines and make changes when necessary
- Make sure articles are readable and appropriate for publication
The articles will generally already be written, so this position does not involve writing every article from scratch. The primary responsibility is reviewing the content and making corrections when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Good writing and reading skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Interest in news and current events
- Good computer and internet skills
- Ability to recognize obvious errors or questionable information
- Reliable and able to work independently
Previous journalism, writing, editing or proofreading experience is a plus, but is not required
LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Most work can be done from home, but specifically looking for someone who lives in the Watertown area.
Applicants from other states or distant areas will not be considered.
The position will start at approximately 10–15 hours per week, with a flexible schedule.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17