Copy Chief

A minimum of 7 years copy editing experience on a copy desk
Experience managing a copy desk
Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Fluent with AP Style and knowledgeable about journalism best practices
Teamwork and willingness to collaborate with others
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to give and receive constructive feedback
A commitment to upholding journalistic values and ethics

Edit stories and letters to the editor, often on deadline, to ensure stories are accurate, precise and meet the Baltimore Banner’s standards
Ensure stories adhere to The Baltimore Banner’s style and usage
Manage and guide a team of copy editors
Fine tune and maintain a Baltimore Banner-specific style guide
Maintain a correction policy
Keep the newsroom current on AP and other style updates as well as best practices for reporting on and writing about the communities and subjects the Banner covers, including issues of cultural competency
Write sharp headlines that use strong SEO technique and are targeted to an online audience seeking news about the Baltimore region
Represent The Banner in the community as needed — in person or on television or radio appearances
Use and understand newsroom analytics to hone and identify the coverage that serves readers
Edit written correspondence by other departments, including philanthropy and advertising