Senior Copy Editor (Contract) – Precision at Scale

National Media Awards Foundation; Toronto; Remote; CAD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an English Copy Editor for a part-time contract in the Toronto area. The role involves editing and proofreading content, ensuring consistent tone and formatting, and improving readability without changing meaning.

The editor should have 5+ years of professional experience and exceptional English writing and editing skills. Responsibilities include enforcing style guides, identifying issues, and providing feedback to raise content quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional copy editing experience.
• Exceptional written and grammatical command of English (native or near-native).
• High-precision editorial work with minimal error rates.
• Very strong attention to detail and ability to catch subtle inconsistencies.
• Familiarity with style guides (Chicago, AP, MLA, or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently and maintain quality at a consistent pace.
• Reliable availability and consistent engagement.

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.
• Provide thoughtful feedback to improve overall content quality.

Skills

Copy editing

Proofreading

Journalism

Publishing

Technical editing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Style guides

English proficiency

Job description

Mercor is seeking an English Copy Editor for a part-time contract in the Toronto area. The role involves editing and proofreading content, ensuring consistent tone and formatting, and improving readability without changing meaning.

The editor should have 5+ years of professional experience and exceptional English writing and editing skills. Responsibilities include enforcing style guides, identifying issues, and providing feedback to raise content quality.