Lee Enterprises IncLynchburg, VAFull-timeWriting / EditingThe News & Advance has an opening for a copy editor to join our desk in Lynchburg, VA. The ideal candidate should excel in editing local stories, wire copy, and photo cutlines; writing headlines; planning news pages on deadline; and proofing pages. The candidate must also be able to communicate clearly and concisely with page designers at the Lee Enterprises Design Center to ensure efficient, high-quality production of pages. InDesign experience is not required, but you should have an eye for good design. Daily newspaper experience is preferred, but entry-level candidates with college experience will be considered.You must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and satisfactory driving history is required. EOE/M/F/D/V.Why Join Us?Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance, and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work, including paid parental leave for new parents.Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. We embrace change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at
www.lee.net .If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
See details and apply
Copy - Copy Editor - News - Local News