The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is Western Pennsylvania's largest newspaper and post-gazette.com is the region's most visited news website, together reaching nearly 1 million people each week. The Post-Gazette provides unparalleled reporting and commentary on Pittsburgh's sports teams - the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and the University of Pittsburgh - plus award-winning local, national and international news coverage.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper, is currently seeking applicants for a copy editor position to join our talented universal desk. We’re looking for a versatile editor to elevate the award-winning coverage of Pittsburgh’s news of record on multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate should have:

• A proven record for ensuring accuracy and fairness in the content we produce.
• The ability to edit for content, grammar, style and punctuation on all PG print and digital platforms.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, national and international issues.
• An ability to react quickly to breaking news and deliver well-edited content to a website and social platforms.
• The skill to write accurate and compelling web headlines, print headlines and captions that will capture the attention of discerning readers.
• A stellar reputation for strong news judgment and meeting deadlines.
• A strong ability to manage parallel projects at once.
• The propensity to collaborate with editors, reporters and the visual team.
• Be proficient at using a variety of print and digital content management tools.
• Familiarity with common forms of social media story design and tools.
• Experience designing print pages or an ability to learn a new skill set.
• Comfort using all forms of visual multimedia, including: video, audio, still images, data and illustration.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism but not a must

• 2 to 5 years of copy editing and layout experience

• Strong verbal, written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to deliver news on social media platforms

• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills and attention to detail

• Exceptional work ethic, time management, and organization skills

Other Things to Know:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• We encourage everyone to apply who shares our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it

As an equal opportunity employer, the Post-Gazette is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

The Employer is involved in a labor dispute at its place of business.

Offered employment is in place of employees involved in labor dispute.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)