Remote Tech Editorial Lead for Live Event Coverage

Upwork; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 454,000 - 567,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Editing

Coordination

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Written English

Tools

WordPress

Google Docs

Google Sheets

AP style

SEO basics

Job description

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.