The SPLC is seeking a Digital Copy Editor who is passionate about racial and social justice!

The Digital Copy Editor manages and edits web content, ensures adherence with compliance standards and publishing procedures, and search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.

Who You Are

Multifaceted. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment, with strong skills in planning, organizing, and managing systems and processes while prioritizing multiple tasks and projects.

Versatile. Can navigate the dynamics of managing multiple projects and meeting the various deadlines, while working autonomously and taking initiative.

Strategic. Skilled in editing, writing and revising materials to align with organizational strategy, tone, and voice.

Experienced. Proven expertise in writing and editing AP Style, with exceptional judgment.

Collaborative. Skilled in coaching cross-functional team members on creating digital content to enhance visibility and translate complex information into long and short-form content.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrated awareness for SPLC's mission and vision; and a commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture and antiracist principles and learning.

What You'll Do

Correct spelling and grammatical errors and adhere to in-house style guide.

Edit and write digital content, including, but not limited to social media posts and captions and website content.

Fact-check digital content; address and resolve potentially libelous content with editor and author.

Conduct final reads on social media posts.

Communicate regularly with content authors by phone and email.

Ensure content authors comply with publishing procedures and submit support materials and paperwork.

Assure illustrations and photos are correctly captioned and referenced in text and headlines and that content adheres to search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.

Monitor wire coverage and review social media posts.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Minimum 5 years of copy editing or proofreading; and 
• High School Diploma or GED.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $73,832 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work 

This position is eligible for the following work designations:

• Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• Distant Remote: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
• This position will report to the Digital Director.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.