Part-Time Editor for Tech Event Coverage

Upwork; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 454.000 - 567.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Upwork is seeking an excellent editor to manage editorial coverage during live technology events. You will coordinate writers, catch details others miss, and move articles from assignment to publication.

You will edit for clarity, verify names and technical terms, format in WordPress, optimize SEO, and keep trackers in Google Sheets. Remote U.S.-based freelancers with strong English and deadline discipline are encouraged to apply.

Qualifikationen

• Strong professional editing experience and exceptional written English.
• Meticulous attention to detail and editorial judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple writers and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience with WordPress, Google Docs, Google Sheets, AP style, and basic SEO.
• Familiarity with enterprise technology (AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data) is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Edit and proofread articles for clarity, structure, grammar, and style.
• Verify names, titles, companies, and technical terms against sources.
• Coordinate writer assignments and deadlines during events.
• Format and publish articles in WordPress with SEO fields.
• Update assignment trackers in Google Sheets.
• Occasionally write articles when needed.

Kenntnisse

Editing

Coordination

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Written English

Tools

WordPress

Google Docs

Google Sheets

AP style

SEO basics

Jobbeschreibung

A well-known enterprise IT company is looking for an excellent editor who can independently manage editorial coverage during live technology events. You'll coordinate writers, catch the details others miss, and keep articles moving from assignment to publication.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Edit and proofread articles for clarity, structure, grammar, and consistency with our style guide.
• Verify names, titles, companies, technical terminology, and source material.
• Coordinate writer assignments and deadlines during event coverage, following up proactively and resolving routine issues independently.
• Format and publish articles in WordPress, checking headlines, links, images, embedded videos, and SEO fields.
• Keep assignment trackers current in Google Sheets and coordinate corrections or updates.
• Occasionally write articles when needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong professional editing experience and exceptional written English.
• Meticulous attention to detail, sound editorial judgment, and reliable follow-through.
• Confidence managing multiple writers and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience with WordPress, Google Docs, Google Sheets, AP style, and basic SEO.
• Familiarity with enterprise technology, such as AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data, is a plus.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Accurate, polished articles published on schedule; complete publishing details and assignment records; and potential delays identified and addressed early.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Remote role for U.S.-based freelancers only. Ongoing freelance engagement lasting more than six months, approximately 20-25 hours per week at $20/hour. Availability for live event coverage scheduled in U.S. Eastern and Pacific time is required.