Creative and arts

Copy Editor (Remote)

Hired

New ZealandToday
ContractMid level

What the role involves

  • Correcting grammar and usage
  • Applying editorial rules
  • Checking document consistency

What they ask for

At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; must currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

About the job

  • Role: Copy Editor (Remote)
  • Location: Remote (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
  • Pay: US$18 per hour

Applicants must currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States.

Overview

We are recruiting a Copy Editor for AI projects. You will correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style while preserving meaning, applying the supplied editorial rules consistently throughout each text, and record unresolved details for the next review stage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage while preserving meaning.
  • Apply the supplied editorial style consistently across each document.
  • Check names, numbers, headings, and cross-references for consistency.
  • Query wording that is ambiguous or unsupported by the source.
  • Return clean copy with unresolved style decisions clearly marked.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old and able to communicate in English.
  • Ability to correct language and style without changing intended meaning.
  • Ability to apply editorial rules consistently across a document.
  • Reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup.
  • Previous copy editing, proofreading, or publishing experience is helpful but not required.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants are considered based on relevant skills, qualifications and project eligibility requirements, without discrimination on grounds protected by applicable law.

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