Orlando Weekly Looking for Digital Content/Copy Editor

Job Opportunity:

Orlando Weekly is seeking an energetic, organized, web-savvy media professional familiar with AP style who can help us take our digital strategy to the next level.

We need somebody who is plugged into pop culture and the web who can write blog posts our readers will devour, brainstorm smart slideshows that illustrate our stories and come up with new ways to bring readers to our site. The position also entails copy editing and proofreading the print and online publications, so we need somebody with strong writing skills, good grammar and knowledge of AP style.

The ideal candidate:

  • Is proficient working in various social media environments
  • Exhibits familiarity with both the print and digital versions of Orlando Weekly
  • Has a strong grasp on what makes a story, blog post or photo gallery a good fit for our publication
  • Is a voracious consumer of social media, blogs and online publications
  • Has at least basic knowledge of HTML, Wordpress and web analytics
  • Is fast, accurate and works well under pressure
  • Keeps up with trends and local news and subjects of interest to our readership
We know that the ideal candidate is probably a unicorn, so we are willing to train the right person for the job.

To apply: Send your resume, two to three writing samples that you are particularly proud of, your Twitter handle and a cover letter telling us why you are the perfect person for this job to Erin Sullivan at esullivan@orlandoweekly.com

Please do not send hard copies by snail mail, and no phone calls.