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Baltimore Banner · 22 hours ago

Copy Editor

positionBaltimore, MD
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$75K/yr - $80K/yr
date5+ years exp

The Baltimore Banner is a mission-driven organization focused on local news and improving the community. They are seeking a copy editor to ensure accuracy and clarity in stories, maintain the style guide, and guide the newsroom's cultural competency efforts.

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Responsibilities

Edit stories, often on deadline, to ensure they’re accurate, precise and meet The Baltimore Banner’s standards
Ensure stories adhere to The Banner’s style and usage
Aid in the development and maintenance of The Banner’s style guide
Keep the newsroom current on AP and other style updates as well as best practices for reporting on and writing about the communities and subjects The Banner covers
Ensure headlines are sharp and targeted to an online audience
Represent The Banner in the community as needed — in person or in television or radio appearances
Use and understand newsroom analytics to hone and identify the coverage that serves readers

Qualification

Copy editing experienceFluency with AP StyleJournalism best practicesInterpersonal skillsConstructive feedbackCultural competencyTeamwork

Required

A minimum of 5 years of copy editing experience
Comfort in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Fluency with AP Style and knowledge of journalism best practices
Teamwork and a willingness to collaborate
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to give and receive constructive feedback
A willingness to work evenings, as well as some weekends as news dictates
A commitment to upholding journalistic values and ethics

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off
Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
Sick Leave eligible for rollover
Commuter Benefits
11 Paid National Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Parental Leave
Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing

Company

Baltimore Banner

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Local news you can trust. We report stories that make life better in Baltimore and Maryland.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.2M
Key Investors
Henry Luce Foundation
2025-07-22Grant· $0.2M

Leadership Team

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Sharon Nevins
Chief Revenue Officer
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