Copy Editor at Runner's World

This is a Full Time Job

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Bring exceptional storytelling to life by helping shape content that informs, inspires, and engages the Runner's World audience. As a Temporary Editor, you'll play a key role in refining manuscripts, ensuring editorial excellence, and maintaining the trusted voice of one of the world's leading running brands.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Maintain the distinctive Runner's World voice and editorial standards throughout assigned manuscripts.
• Implement thoughtful developmental edits and precise line edits to strengthen clarity, structure, and reader engagement.
• Review copy edits, respond to editorial queries, and resolve inconsistencies to ensure high-quality final manuscripts.
• Collaborate with editors and stakeholders to deliver polished content that aligns with editorial goals and brand standards.
• Manage multiple manuscripts, editorial review rounds, and competing priorities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail across all assigned editorial projects.
• Contribute creative ideas that elevate content quality and enhance the reader experience.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 3 years of editorial experience in book publishing, magazines, digital media, or a related content environment, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience performing developmental editing and line editing on long-form content.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Creative thinker who brings fresh, innovative ideas while maintaining an established editorial voice.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• This is a remote, part-time position (20 hours per week).

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