Freelance Content Editor

Siege Media; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Siege Media, a remote-first content marketing agency, is seeking a Freelance Copy Editor to enhance content for their clients. The role involves editing, fact-checking, and ensuring adherence to style guides. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, attention to detail, and experience in digital publication. Join a diverse team committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in an editor role at a digital publication or agency setting.
• Intermediary SEO knowledge with familiarity with SEO tools.
• Experience collaborating with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and rewrite comprehensive copy on various topics.
• Fact-check copy to ensure accuracy.
• Deliver solutions-oriented approaches to grow clients' online presence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience writing and editing for the web

Knowledge of health, legal, finance, and tech industries

Goal-oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience using Google Workspace

Education

4-year degree in English, journalism, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first content marketing agency! We were nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Freelance Copy Editor to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients. Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on Instagram and checking out our work on Dribbble!

Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents, and those with disabilities to apply. Through our “health, then work” philosophy, we are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare, edit, and rewrite comprehensive copy on a variety of topics within specific industry verticals with minimal supervision.
2. Read copy to identify and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax.
3. Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides.
4. Fact-check copy to ensure that all dates, names, statistics, and facts are correct.
5. Identify ways to improve the structure and flow of content.
6. Act as the final stamp of approval on all assigned client copy.
7. Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from clients and teammates.
8. Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to growing the online presence of our clients.

Required Skills

• Close attention to detail with a heavy focus on AP style.
• Experience writing and editing for the web, including long-form guides, infographics, how-tos, software/tool roundups, comparison posts, trend reports, and thought leadership content.
• Extensive knowledge of niche topics within health, legal, finance, and/or tech industries.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Experience using Google Workspace.
• 2–3 years in an editor role at a digital publication or agency setting.

Suggested Skills

• 4-year degree in English, journalism, or a related field.
• Intermediary SEO knowledge with familiarity with SEO tools.
• Experience collaborating with design teams and providing guidance on design and UX best practices.

Please plan to upload during the application process: your resume, a short introduction/cover letter, and links to your portfolio.