Copyeditor

TransPerfect; New York (NY); Remote; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking a meticulous Copyeditor to ensure Amazon product listings and related content are clear, accurate, and on-brand. The role emphasizes US English standards, consistency, and compliance before publication.

You’ll review copy from the writing team, audit product data and adapt to various content types while meeting deadlines. Remote work is available for Eastern timezone US applicants, with preference for timely, precise editing across e-commerce

Qualifications

• Proven copy editing or proofreading experience, ideally in e-commerce, retail or marketing content.
• US English and a sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to work accurately at volume and to deadlines.
• Confidence working within established guidelines and knowing when to flag rather than fix.
• Flexibility to switch between content types

Responsibilities

• Proofread and correct copy for grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting, to a US English standard.
• Check product data, names, measurements and facts for accuracy and consistency.
• Flag issues such as character-limit breaches, structural problems, forbidden terms and D&I considerations.
• Work from style guides, approved names files and briefs, and collaborate with writers to resolve queries.
• Adapt to different content types and requirements as projects come in

Skills

Copy editing

Proofreading

Attention to detail

US English

Job description

We’re looking for a meticulous and experienced Copyeditor to join our team and help bring content to life. You’ll play a key role in making sure every piece of copy is clear, accurate, consistent and on-brand before it is published – from Amazon product listings and theme-related content. If you have a sharp eye for detail, a strong command of US English and enjoy making good copy even better, we’d love to hear from you.

Remote Work - Eastern timezone US only

About the role

We're looking for a detail-oriented copyeditor to review content produced by our writing team before it's published. The core of the role is Amazon product listings, alongside theme-related texts and other ad-hoc content as needs arise. You'll make sure every piece is accurate, consistent and compliant – so readers get clear, trustworthy information and copy meets brand and platform standards.

What you'll do

Proofread and correct copy for grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting, to a US English standard

Check product data, names, measurements and facts for accuracy and consistency

Flag issues such as character-limit breaches, structural problems, forbidden terms and D&I considerations

Work from style guides, approved names files and briefs, and collaborate with writers to resolve queries

Adapt to different content types and requirements as projects come in

What you'll bring

Proven copy editing or proofreading experience, ideally in e-commerce, retail or marketing content

US English and a sharp eye for detail

Ability to work accurately at volume and to deadlines

Confidence working within established guidelines and knowing when to flag rather than fix

Flexibility to switch between content types

Familiarity with Amazon listing requirements is a plus

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