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As Copy Editor for OPIS, a Dow Jones Company, you will ensure that all written content is accurate, clear and consistent before publication. You will be the final line of defense for quality control, balancing technical precision with OPIS’s unique voice. You will work closely with a fast-paced team of energy reporters and analysts to polish real-time news alerts, daily price reports and long-form content covering petroleum, petrochemicals, renewable fuels and carbon markets. You will report to the Vice President, Research and Analysis.
About the Team:
OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.
You Will:
- Edit a high volume of daily news stories, market reports and newsletters for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and adherence to the Dow Jones Energy style guidelines
- Review content to ensure quality, substance, and strict adherence to legal and compliance standards
- Work under intense pressure to clear breaking news alerts and daily reports within tight publication windows
- Distill complex regulatory changes and market fluctuations into concise, readable content for a sophisticated B2B audience
- Assist with Content Management System (CMS) entry to ensure proper tagging
- Format newsletters
You Have:
- 3+ years’ copy editing experience
- Proficiency in AP Style and experience with content management systems
- An eagle eye for detail, particularly when dealing with complex numbers and market terminology
- High ethical standards
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field -OR- equivalent work experience
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Insurance Plans
- Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
- Education Benefits
- Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
Learn more about all our US benefits
\#LI-Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.
Business Area: Dow Jones - Energy
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000
We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
Req ID: 52689
About the Role:
As Copy Editor for OPIS, a Dow Jones Company, you will ensure that all written content is accurate, clear and consistent before publication. You will be the final line of defense for quality control, balancing technical precision with OPIS’s unique voice. You will work closely with a fast-paced team of energy reporters and analysts to polish real-time news alerts, daily price reports and long-form content covering petroleum, petrochemicals, renewable fuels and carbon markets. You will report to the Vice President, Research and Analysis.
About the Team:
OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.
You Will:
- Edit a high volume of daily news stories, market reports and newsletters for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and adherence to the Dow Jones Energy style guidelines
- Review content to ensure quality, substance, and strict adherence to legal and compliance standards
- Work under intense pressure to clear breaking news alerts and daily reports within tight publication windows
- Distill complex regulatory changes and market fluctuations into concise, readable content for a sophisticated B2B audience
- Assist with Content Management System (CMS) entry to ensure proper tagging
- Format newsletters
You Have:
- 3+ years’ copy editing experience
- Proficiency in AP Style and experience with content management systems
- An eagle eye for detail, particularly when dealing with complex numbers and market terminology
- High ethical standards
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field -OR- equivalent work experience
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Insurance Plans
- Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
- Education Benefits
- Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
Learn more about all our US benefits
\#LI-Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.
Business Area: Dow Jones - Energy
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000
We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
Req ID: 52689
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Copy Editor
Match your degree to the role definition
PERM labor certification requires the employer to define the minimum qualifications before advertising. A bachelor's in English, journalism, or communications directly tied to copy editing duties supports the specialty occupation argument and reduces RFE risk on your I-140.
Build a portfolio that documents specialized expertise
USCIS scrutinizes whether Copy Editor roles meet EB-2 advanced-degree standards. Assemble clips, editing style guides you authored, and any specialized subject-matter experience, such as legal, medical, or technical editing, to demonstrate credentials beyond general writing ability.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Publishing houses, media conglomerates, academic presses, and large content agencies have established PERM workflows and legal teams. Use Migrate Mate to filter Copy Editor roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you apply where sponsorship is already standard practice.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Copy Editor SOC code in your work location. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer letter, because the certified LCA wage becomes a floor that cannot be reduced during the green card process.
Understand PERM recruitment requirements upfront
DOL requires employers to run a mandatory recruitment campaign, typically spanning 30 to 60 days, before filing PERM. If a qualified U.S. worker applies during that window, the process restarts. Ask hiring managers about their PERM timeline and whether they run concurrent H-1B and green card filings.
Prioritize EB-3 if your degree is a bachelor's
Most Copy Editor positions are classified as professional roles under EB-3, which requires a bachelor's degree and has no annual numerical cap concerns for many nationalities. Confirming which category your employer will file under early prevents delays caused by misclassification later in the PERM process.
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Find Copy Editor JobsCopy Editor Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Copy Editor jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Copy Editor positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is possible when the position requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the role involves specialized research-level editorial work. Your employer's PERM attorney determines the appropriate category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Copy Editors?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped at 65,000 registrations annually, and subject to a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual numerical cap for many nationalities and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year, making the green card path longer but more stable than cycling through H-1B renewals.
How can I find Copy Editor employers who sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Copy Editor roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Publishing companies, academic institutions, legal publishers, and large media organizations are the most consistent sponsors because they have in-house HR processes and immigration counsel already set up for PERM filings.
What documents should I have ready before a Copy Editor PERM sponsorship begins?
Gather your official academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any foreign credential evaluation reports. Compile a detailed employment history with dates, titles, and duties that align with the Copy Editor role definition. If you have specialized editorial credentials, such as certifications in medical or legal editing, include those too, as they strengthen the employer's PERM and I-140 supporting documentation.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm still on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM labor certification can be filed regardless of your current nonimmigrant status. Many Copy Editor candidates on H-1B or OPT begin the green card process concurrently with their current authorization. Starting early matters because the PERM stage alone averages several months, and your priority date for adjustment of status is set when USCIS receives the I-140 petition, not when PERM is filed.
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