Junior Editor

Valnet Tech Sites; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Job summary

Valnet Tech Sites seeks a sharp Junior Editor for a paid freelance remote role to help publish high-quality content at scale. You will review articles before publication, ensuring accuracy, polish, and SEO optimization while meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include editing for grammar, readability, and structure, fact-checking, and ensuring alignment with editorial standards. A fast, meticulous worker with strong English is ideal.

Qualifications

• Prior editing/proofreading experience in journalism or digital publishing.
• Excellent written English and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to fact-check names, dates, statistics, and key claims.
• Understanding of SEO and content optimization basics.
• Fast, reliable editing under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread articles before publication.
• Fix grammar, spelling, structure, and readability.
• Fact-check factual information.
• Optimize content for SEO and reader engagement.
• Improve headlines and article structure.
• Ensure consistency with editorial standards.
• Handle high-volume editing workflow to meet deadlines.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Journalism

SEO basics

Fact-checking

CMS experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

WordPress

CMS

Job description

This is a paid freelance remote position The role We're looking for a sharp, reliable Junior Editor to help us publish high-quality content at scale. You'll review articles before publication, making sure they are accurate, polished, engaging, and optimized for search. This is a high-volume editing role for someone who is fast, meticulous, and takes pride in getting the details right.

What You'll Do

• Edit and proofread articles before publication.


• Fix grammar, spelling, structure, and readability issues.


• Fact-check names, dates, statistics, and key claims.


• Optimize content for SEO and reader engagement .


• Improve headlines, formatting, and article structure when needed.


• Ensure articles follow Military.com's editorial standards.


• Flag inaccuracies or issues before content goes live.


• Work efficiently through a consistent volume of articles and deadlines.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in editing, proofreading, journalism, or digital publishing .


• Excellent command of written English.


• Exceptional attention to detail.


• Strong fact-checking skills.


• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality.


• Reliable, organized, and comfortable working independently.


• Basic understanding of SEO and digital content.


• Available to work within Pacific or Mountain Time Zones.

Bonus Points

• Military or veteran content experience.


• Experience with WordPress or another CMS.


• SEO or Google Analytics experience.


• High-volume freelance editing experience.


• Basic image editing skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a major digital media brand serving the military and veteran community.


• Flexible freelance opportunity.


• Build experience in digital publishing, SEO, and high-volume editorial operations.


• Join a fast-moving team where quality and execution matter.

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