Remote Copy Editor & Editorial Specialist

Nashville Public Radio; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Learning Subject Matter Expert to provide editorial expertise for assessment content. The role emphasizes high-quality copyediting, adherence to style guides, and collaboration across teams in a remote setting.

The hourly rate ranges from $24.70 to $29.56, with no bonus eligibility. This position is remote and spans multiple time zones, offering opportunities to contribute to diverse learning projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 3+ years editorial experience and 2 years in educational assessment.
• Experience applying major style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, Garner’s)
• Ability to interpret copyright and assessment guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Edit for grammar, spelling, usage per standards; ensure consistency across components.
• Apply client style guidelines and adapt as needed.
• Lead editorial efforts when assigned; coordinate with other teams.
• Mentor staff and support cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Editorial copyediting

Style guides knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Quality assurance & risk awareness

Self-management & adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Teams

OneDrive

Excel

HTML basics

XML basics

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Learning Subject Matter Expert to provide editorial expertise for assessment content. The role emphasizes high-quality copyediting, adherence to style guides, and collaboration across teams in a remote setting.

The hourly rate ranges from $24.70 to $29.56, with no bonus eligibility. This position is remote and spans multiple time zones, offering opportunities to contribute to diverse learning projects.