Edit for NextStudent in Arizona

NextStudent is looking for a full-time copy-editor to edit content about the student loan industry in Phoenix, Arizona.
The editor will work to polish and fact-check the organization's Web sites, daily blogs, weekly press releases and relevant articles and online ad copy. Knowledge on the student loan industry is a plus.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, writing, communications, marketing, advertising or a related field. They should also have at least one to two years' experience in Web work, online advertising and promotional copy editing. Applicants should also have a firm command of automated systems and programs like Microsoft Office.

To apply, send your resume to amacri@nextstudent.com.

Learn more about the position here.

Tucson Citizen ceases its print publication Saturday

Arizona's oldest paper, the Tucson Citizen, will cease it's print publication after Saturday's edition.
The paper reports that the Citizen's Web site will continue, but will be modified as an opinion site, eliminating news and sports reporting.
Gannett, the company which owns the Citizen, searched for a buyer for the paper and for the last month employees waited for the results of negotiations.
Ultimately, no buyers were found.
Employees will be informed today if they will be laid off, kept on staff for a transitional basis or hired full time.
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