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Copy Editor job description
A ready advert for a Copy Editor job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a copy editor to edit texts before publication for clarity, style and accuracy, and to make sure they follow the rules of the language and the house style.
Duties and responsibilities
- Edit copy for language, wording and clarity without changing its meaning
- Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Apply the house style guide and consistent terminology
- Check names, dates, figures and quotations in the text
- Cut copy to fit its space or platform
- Write or improve headlines, subheadings and captions
- Flag possible legal or ethical problems in the copy
- Agree substantial changes with writers and editors
Working conditions
- Pressure before publishing and print deadlines
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Arabic, media or English
- 3 to 6 years of experience in copy editing
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Copy editing
- Grammar and spelling
- Style guides
- Headline writing
- Fact-checking
- Arabic
- English
- Accuracy
Preferred
- Experience at a news organization or publisher
- Ability to edit in both Arabic and English
- Knowledge of content management systems
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