Mid Level Copy Editor Jobs
Mid level copy editor jobs go to editors ready to own content projects end to end, coach junior staff on style and accuracy, and make editorial calls with minimal oversight. Roles run across Technology & Software, Media & Entertainment, and Banking & Financial Services, with a strong mix of remote and hybrid work, and employers like Dow Jones, Stripe, and Dow Jones & Company hiring at this level now.
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Purpose
Come be a part of a fast-growing news organization that is making a difference!
NewsNation a 24/7 national media outlet for all Americans. We believe in news that shows multiple perspectives and considers every community across all 50 states. We are dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.
The Copy Editor is an integral part of the editorial process.
This person is a strong journalist, using their expertise to ensure excellence in content created for all of NewsNation’s digital platforms. This person needs to be able to excel both at breaking news and in-depth storytelling and will need to be able to edit a wide variety of story content.
This job is based in Chicago. Hours are 4pm-midnight M-F, but flexibility may be required.
Position Description
- Proofreading and line-editing stories, newsletters and other content
- Craft compelling and searchable headlines and subheads that inform, encourage readers to click into story, and have a tone that reflects the NewsNation identity.
- Writing accurate and SEO-friendly headlines
- Maintaining NewsNation and AP style
- Monitoring the front of the site and app regularly
- Clear communication and prioritization
- Working with managers to coach writing best practices
- Checking meta descriptions & alternative headlines (social, etc.)
- Reviewing for violations of NewsNation brand (tone, approach, etc.)
- Help maintain and update the NewsNation style book
- Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met.
- Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000
Qualifications
- 3+ years working as a copy editor or similar role in a major newsroom
- Experience in large local or national newsrooms (broadcast and digital a plus)
- Quick decision maker and creative thinker
- Strong news judgement and ability to determine prioritization of stories
- Experience working with content management systems like WordPress
- Excellent communicator, both oral written
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Purpose
Come be a part of a fast-growing news organization that is making a difference!
NewsNation a 24/7 national media outlet for all Americans. We believe in news that shows multiple perspectives and considers every community across all 50 states. We are dedicated to a truly all-platform experience: a national cable channel plus a vibrant digital presence.
The Copy Editor is an integral part of the editorial process.
This person is a strong journalist, using their expertise to ensure excellence in content created for all of NewsNation’s digital platforms. This person needs to be able to excel both at breaking news and in-depth storytelling and will need to be able to edit a wide variety of story content.
This job is based in Chicago. Hours are 4pm-midnight M-F, but flexibility may be required.
Position Description
- Proofreading and line-editing stories, newsletters and other content
- Craft compelling and searchable headlines and subheads that inform, encourage readers to click into story, and have a tone that reflects the NewsNation identity.
- Writing accurate and SEO-friendly headlines
- Maintaining NewsNation and AP style
- Monitoring the front of the site and app regularly
- Clear communication and prioritization
- Working with managers to coach writing best practices
- Checking meta descriptions & alternative headlines (social, etc.)
- Reviewing for violations of NewsNation brand (tone, approach, etc.)
- Help maintain and update the NewsNation style book
- Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met.
- Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000
Qualifications
- 3+ years working as a copy editor or similar role in a major newsroom
- Experience in large local or national newsrooms (broadcast and digital a plus)
- Quick decision maker and creative thinker
- Strong news judgement and ability to determine prioritization of stories
- Experience working with content management systems like WordPress
- Excellent communicator, both oral written
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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- Dow Jones & Company1
- Nexstar Media Group1
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Mid Level Copy Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level copy editor job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you set the editorial standard, caught systemic errors across a publication or product, or trained others on house style. A portfolio showing consistent quality across varied content types, combined with demonstrated familiarity with one or more style guides at a working level, signals readiness for mid level responsibility to most hiring managers.
Which companies hire mid level copy editors?
Companies hiring mid level copy editors right now include Dow Jones, Stripe, and Dow Jones & Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, you'll find openings across media publishers, in-house content teams at tech and retail companies, and agencies that serve multiple brand clients.
Are there remote mid level copy editor jobs?
Yes, and the share is substantial. About 100% of mid level copy editor openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that editing work translates well to distributed teams. Fully on-site roles tend to appear at organizations where real-time collaboration with design, legal, or production teams is a daily requirement.
How do I move up to a mid level copy editor role?
Growth into mid level typically comes from accumulating ownership over several years, not just time served. Build depth in a style guide, take on editing across formats beyond what you started with, and look for opportunities to lead a small project or review junior colleagues' work. Measurable impact, such as reducing error rates or tightening a publication's consistency, is what distinguishes a mid level candidate from someone still executing tasks defined by others.
Which industries hire the most mid level copy editors?
Mid Level copy editor roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Media & Entertainment, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors produce high volumes of regulated, branded, or audience-facing content that requires experienced editors who can enforce standards and work independently rather than under close supervision.