Senior Copy Editor

Five or more years of proven copy-editing experience, preferably for a daily or weekly general interest publication
Experienced in reviewing and copy-editing a variety of news styles and formats, including straightforward hard news, profiles of industry leaders and longer analytic pieces
Ferocious attention to detail with an obsession for eliminating spelling, grammar and punctuation errors, improving readability and ensuring that all content is factually correct
Results-oriented with proven ability to prioritize, drive and achieve results through self and others while working under deadline
Excellent headline- and cutline-writing skills, with a command of AP style and standards and a general knowledge of SEO best practices
Ability to work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage both up and down the management chain
Basic knowledge of HTML and social media
College degree in journalism, communications, English or a related discipline preferred

Play a key role in the news-editing process by correcting grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Double-check that names, places and organizations are spelled properly and that facts, dates and statistics are accurate
Review articles for readability, as well as provide feedback and suggestions to the reporter and editor to make the story better
Confirm that news stories follow a style and format that meets CoStar News’ editorial policy and guidelines and that the reporter cited appropriate sources or research in news reports
Write headlines for news stories, proofread captions for photos and charts in reports and check the source of images and other media included in reports to ensure they conform to appropriate use under any copyright
Collaborate with the CoStar’s global news team on news coverage in general