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First Station Media is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Copywriter & Copy Editor to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong writing and editing experience who is comfortable creating and refining content across multiple formats, including social media, web, and marketing materials. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of digital media, SEO best practices, and brand voice consistency. You will be responsible for producing high-quality written content and collaborating with designers, developers, and marketing teams to support client and internal initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Write and edit copy for social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and Instagram
- Develop and refine content for press releases, brochures, flyers, websites, and other marketing materials
- Research industry trends and incorporate insights into content strategies
- Collaborate with copywriters, graphic designers, developers, and clients
- Ensure all content aligns with First Station Media brand guidelines and standards
- Contribute creative ideas and participate in content-development initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. First Station Media does not currently sponsor visas for this role
- Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SEO, digital content, and web editing
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content strategy
- Experience working in a marketing, agency, or communications environment
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Compensation: $48,000 - $52,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Remote (United States)
Candidates must reside in a state where First Station Media is registered to employ staff. Applicants residing in excluded states are not eligible for consideration.
Schedule: Monday – Friday; occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs
Physical Requirements
This role primarily involves working at a computer for extended periods and may require sitting, typing, viewing screens, and participating in virtual meetings for prolonged durations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by applicable law.
Additional Information
Employment with First Station Media is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities and duties may change at any time based on business needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
First Station Media is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, veteran status, military status, arrest or conviction record (where prohibited by law), or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation
First Station Media is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants requiring assistance or accommodation during the hiring process may contact: info@firststationmedia.com
Please note: Print Presser is posting this job on behalf of First Station Media. Hiring, employment, pay, training, job location, and all other activities and information related to employment for this position are all associated with First Station Media.
Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Science & Research
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in copy editor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated proficiency in AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or relevant house style
- Experience with content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal
- Strong command of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and plain-language principles
- Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy across high-volume content
- Familiarity with SEO best practices as they apply to digital copy and headlines
Tips for Your Copy Editor Job Search
Tailor your resume to the style guide
List every style guide you've worked with, AP, Chicago, APA, AMA, house style, and match them to the job description. Hiring managers scan for specific guides before reading anything else on a copy editor's resume.
Build a portfolio with before-and-after samples
Employers want proof of your editorial judgment, not just a credential. Pair original drafts with your edited versions in a PDF or online portfolio so reviewers can see your line-level decisions in context.
Filter by content type, not just job title
Copy editor openings get posted under a dozen different titles. Search for content editor, proofreader, editorial associate, and managing editor alongside your primary title to avoid missing roles that match your exact skill set.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists copy editor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a timed editing exercise for interviews
Many copy editor interviews include a live or take-home editing test on an unfamiliar document. Practice cold-editing samples under a 20-minute constraint so your markup speed and consistency hold up when it counts.
Negotiate scope as well as salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify turnaround expectations, revision rounds, and whether you'll handle fact-checking alongside copyediting. These workload details often matter more than title, especially in digital newsrooms and content agencies.
Copy Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most copy editors?
The companies hiring the most copy editors right now include Stripe, B&H Photo Video, and Securion, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in publishing, healthcare communications, and digital media organizations.
How many copy editor jobs are remote?
About 82% of copy editor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible editorial roles available. Fully remote positions are most common in digital content, marketing copyediting, and technical documentation, where collaboration happens asynchronously through shared documents and content management systems.
How do you become a copy editor?
Most copy editors start with a degree in English, journalism, or communications, then build experience through internships, staff writing, or content coordination roles. Learning a major style guide thoroughly, assembling a portfolio of edited work, and completing a professional editing course or certificate program all strengthen your candidacy before your first dedicated copy editing role.
Can you get hired as a copy editor with little or no experience?
Entry-level copy editor roles do exist, and employers filling them often prioritize a strong editing test and a portfolio over years of experience. Freelance editing for student publications, nonprofit newsletters, or small blogs builds demonstrable samples. Positions titled editorial assistant or junior editor are the most common entry points into full-time copy editing work.
What does the copy editor interview process look like?
Most copy editor interviews include a screening call, a take-home or timed editing exercise using a real document from the employer, and a panel interview focused on your editorial judgment and style-guide knowledge. Some employers add a second editing round after the panel. Expect to walk through your markup choices and explain why you made specific corrections or left certain phrasing intact.
Where can I find and apply to copy editor jobs?
You can find and apply to copy editor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search roles by location, industry, or seniority level, find the positions that fit your background, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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