Copy Editor - (Remote - US)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a skilled Copy Editor to join a fast-growing editorial team focused on tech and culture. This fully remote contractor position involves reviewing articles for clarity and accuracy, ensuring alignment with editorial standards, and collaborating with writers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications and at least 2 years of editorial experience, with a strong command of grammar and style guides.

Benefits

Flexible work location

Collaborative and mission-driven team

Opportunity to shape impactful stories

Occasional travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of copy editing experience in a newsroom or editorial environment.
• Strong command of grammar, style guides, and AP formatting.
• Ability to work remotely with availability aligned to Eastern Time Zone.

Responsibilities

• Copy-edit editorial content including news articles and interviews for accuracy.
• Ensure all content follows the editorial style guide and brand standards.
• Conduct fact-checking and collaborate with writers to maintain clarity.

Skills

Grammar

Attention to Detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Google Suite

Asana

Job description

About Jobgether

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Copy Editor in the United States.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Copy Editor to support a fast-growing editorial team focused on innovation, tech, and culture. This fully remote role will be responsible for reviewing news articles, reports, and interviews to ensure clarity, grammatical accuracy, and alignment with editorial standards. You’ll work closely with writers and editors to maintain journalistic integrity while enhancing content quality and readability. This is a contractor position and ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced digital media environment and is deeply connected to tech, business, and cultural storytelling.

Accountabilities:

• Copy-edit editorial content including news articles, interviews, and features for grammar, style, and accuracy
• Ensure all content follows the editorial style guide and brand standards
• Conduct fact-checking and verify sources, statistics, and key information
• Collaborate with writers and editors to maintain consistent tone and clarity across published work
• Perform quality control checks and help optimize content for readability and engagement
• Publish content to WordPress and participate in regular editorial workflow meetings

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• 2+ years of copy editing experience in a newsroom or editorial environment
• Strong command of grammar, style guides, and AP formatting
• Experience with WordPress, Google Suite, and project management tools like Asana
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of cultural relevance, particularly in tech and Black innovation spaces
• Ability to work remotely with availability aligned to Eastern Time Zone

• Remote U.S.-based position with flexible work location
• $28/hour contractor rate
• Collaborative, culturally conscious, and mission-driven editorial team
• Opportunity to shape impactful stories in the tech and innovation space
• Work with one of the fastest-growing media platforms centered on underrepresented voices
• Occasional travel opportunities for events or editorial initiatives

Jobgether Hiring Process Disclaimer

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

• If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.
• If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!

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