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Copyediting Specialist - Remote

$50 - $60 per hour

Mercor

About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D’Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: English Copy Editor

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50–$60/hour

Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Edit and proofread written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and clarity.
  • Ensure consistency in tone, style, formatting, and terminology across documents.
  • Improve structure, readability, and logical flow without altering intended meaning.
  • Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, and factual or structural issues.
  • Enforce style guide adherence and maintain high editorial standards.
  • Provide thoughtful feedback to improve overall content quality.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 5+ years of proven professional experience in copy editing, proofreading, journalism, publishing, technical editing, or a related field.
  • Exceptional written and grammatical command of English (native or near-native proficiency required).
  • Demonstrated history of high-precision editorial work with minimal error rates.
  • Extremely high attention to detail and ability to catch subtle inconsistencies.
  • Strong familiarity with style guides (e.g., Chicago, AP, MLA, or equivalent).
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality standards.
  • Reliable availability and consistent engagement.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume highlighting relevant editorial experience.
  • Complete the required interview and assessment.
  • We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps.

Resources & Support

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Criteria

  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Software Development
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