What are the responsibilities and job description for the Copy Desk Chief position at Green Street?
Description
Job Responsibilities
- Copy edit stories and graphics. This includes checking facts and math, fixing grammar and spelling errors, rewording for voice and clarity, and enforcing style rules.
- Contact editors or reporters for questions on stories.
- Close newsletters and organize distribution emails.
- Create, update or modify Word tables and Excel charts to follow style guidelines.
- Transfer information from the database team into Word documents for rankings, etc.
- In time, learn the layout editor’s job.
Manager Responsibilities
- Write year-end and mid-year reviews for production team members.
- Provide direction for team members, such as assigning newsletter oversight, scheduling a copy editor to work late for Canada articles and getting the layout editor involved in new designs.
- Train team members on new duties, or direct them to training guides.
- Approve team members’ requests for time off.
- Run the weekly production meeting.
- Represent the team at other meetings (editors meeting, style meeting, news leadership meeting, etc.).
- Take the lead when necessary to request technological assistance.
- Communicate important department issues with the editor in chief and the executive editor.
Requirements
- Five-plus years of relevant experience in journalism, including at least 3 as an editor or copy editor.
- Experience at managing a team is a plus.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Word and Excel are preferred. Experience with Adobe InDesign is also a plus but not required.
- Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future, without visa or sponsorship requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including highly competitive medical and dental insurance
- Company sponsored employee assistance program, life insurance and long term disability coverage
- Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) matching
- Vacation, sick, and personal time
- Company paid holidays and summer half day Fridays
- Cell phone reimbursements & gym stipends
- 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 2 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Green Street provides preeminent and actionable commercial real estate research, news, data, analytics, and advisory services in the U.S. and Europe. For more than 35 years, Green Street has delivered unparalleled intelligence and trusted data on the public and private real estate markets, helping investors, banks, lenders, and other industry participants optimize investment and strategic decisions. The firm delivers exclusive market information, conclusion-driven insights, and predictive analytics through a SaaS platform. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach with offices in New Jersey, New York and London. To learn more, please visit www.greenstreet.com.
The success of Green Street is directly attributable to the strength of our people. We attract high-quality applicants due to our reputation for excellence and our commitment to train and retain talent. Our collaborative work environment provides team members with opportunities to develop professionally and play a central role from day one. At Green Street, we are all about providing unique insights. A diverse and inclusive work environment where top talent can thrive, think freely and offer different perspectives makes our insights even stronger. We’re building a company culture where differences in gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, identity, physical ability and perspectives are celebrated and valued.
Green Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
