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Editorial Quality Specialist – American English Copy Editing | $60/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles, New York, NY, USA

Pay: $50-$60/hr

Job type: Contract


Position:

Copy Editor Experts (American English)

Type:

Hourly contract

Compensation:

$50-$60 per hour

Location:

Remote

Commitment:

Minimum 20 hours per week

Role Responsibilities

Edit and proofread written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and clarity

Ensure consistency in tone, style, formatting, and terminology across documents

Improve structure, readability, and logical flow without altering intended meaning

Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, and factual or structural issues

Enforce style guide adherence and maintain high editorial standards

Flag unclear instructions, weak reasoning, or editorial risks in source material

Provide thoughtful feedback to improve overall content quality

Requirements

Professional experience in copy editing, proofreading, journalism, publishing, technical editing, or a related field

Exceptional written and grammatical command of English

Demonstrated history of high-precision editorial work with minimal error rates

Extremely high attention to detail and ability to catch subtle inconsistencies

Strong familiarity with style guides such as Chicago, AP, MLA, or equivalent

Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality standards

Reliable availability and consistent engagement

Application Process (Takes 20 Mins)

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Interview (15 min)

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