City Cast DC, Copy Editor (Part-time, Contract)

City Cast DC is hiring a sharp, meticulous copy editor to join our team on a part-time contract basis, for a 5 month contract. You'll be the last set of eyes on everything we publish — newsletters, articles, social posts and everything in between — making sure our work is clean, consistent and ready for our audience.

Deadline to apply: May 22, 2026

• Serve as the final read on all City Cast DC content before publication


• Catch errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation and style


• Fact-check stories, spot inconsistencies, and ensure stories are clear, concise and fair


• Write and refine headlines that are sharp, accurate and fit our voice


• Smooth sentences without losing the writer's voice


• Work closely with reporters and editors in a collaborative environment


• You will likely work an afternoon shift, aligned with copy deadlines, i.e. 2-6 p.m. ...