Content Editor - Fully Remote

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading editorial service provider is seeking an experienced Editor to join their remote team. The role requires crafting tasks and scenarios reflecting real-world editorial work and offers an hourly rate of $75-$100, with a commitment of 20–40 hours per week. Candidates must have over 4 years of relevant experience in media or publishing, along with strong communication skills. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in media/publishing organizations is essential.
• Ability to manage deadlines and coordinate with production teams.
• Strong attention to editorial accuracy and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Write editorial tasks and scenarios based on real-world experience.
• Create and review content workflows and manage editorial decisions.
• Provide feedback on AI responses to improve editorial standards.

Skills

4+ years professional experience as an editor

Excellent written communication

Proficient with software systems

Job description

About the Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Editor (Independent Contractor)
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 weeks
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
Compensation: $75–$100 per hour

Role Responsibilities

• Write tasks and scenarios that reflect real-world editorial work based on your professional experience.
• Create realistic situations involving content review, manuscript evaluation, style guide application, fact‑checking, headline writing, and publication workflow management.
• Develop scenarios for line editing, copy editing, developmental editing, working with writers, managing deadlines, handling sensitive content, making editorial decisions, and coordinating with production teams.
• Review and evaluate AI responses to editorial queries for accuracy and professional standards.
• Provide detailed feedback on editorial scenarios to improve AI training.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• 4+ years professional experience as an editor, managing editor, copy editor, or content editor in media/publishing organizations.
• Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities.
• Proficient with using computers and navigating various software systems.
• Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills.
• Pass video interview, background check, training, and qualification quiz.

Preferred

• 14 years experience preferred.

Start Date

Immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Independent contractor engagement through Mercor.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit form.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Writing/Editing

Industries

Software Development