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. ...