Date Posted	March 20, 2026
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Local News
Remote / Telecommute	Telecommute
Job Status	Part-time
Salary	$25,000-35,000

Description:

About NancyOnNorwalk

NancyOnNorwalk is a nonprofit digital newsroom serving Norwalk, Connecticut. We provide civic-focused, accountability journalism covering municipal government, public policy, education, land use, and community life.

We value accuracy over speed and encourage editors to take the time needed to verify facts and improve clarity.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Copy Editor + Content Producer to support evening editorial production, to turn news releases about community events and other announcements into articles, and to write articles of community interest as directed by the managing editor.

This role is critical to maintaining: 

●      Editorial rigor

●      Workflow efficiency

●      Consistent formatting and standards

●      Sustainable publication practices

 The position supports reporters and the managing editor by ensuring stories are accurate, clearly written, grammatical, and ready for publication during the evening production window.

Schedule

 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Responsibilities

Copy Editing

●      Edit articles for grammar, clarity, and modified AP style

●      Improve sentence flow and readability where needed

●      Verify names, titles, dates, figures, and vote counts

●      Review headlines for clarity and factual precision

●      Flag inconsistencies or missing context before publication

●      Ensure tone and style align with newsroom standards

●      Format stories in WordPress

●      Prepare articles for scheduling by the managing editor.

Community Content Production

●      Draft event previews and community announcements

●      Assist with post-event follow-ups when appropriate

●      Produce community features aligned with newsroom priorities

●      Coordinate the collection of statements or photos when needed

Qualifications

Required:

●      Professional copy editing experience

●      Strong command of AP style

●      Excellent writing and editing skills

●      Exceptional attention to detail

●      Ability to work independently within structured editorial systems

●      Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)

●      Ability to communicate clearly with reporters and editors, including with digital tools (Zoho Cliq, email, etc.)

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Preferred:

●      Newsroom experience.

●      Familiarity with municipal or civic reporting.

●      Experience in small or nonprofit newsroom environments.

●      Comfort working asynchronously.

Compensation

$25,000–$35,000 annually, depending on experience.