Remote copy editor
Description
Remote Copy Editor
Shape the Standard for Clarity and Impact
Can your careful eye catch what others miss? Do you instinctively rewrite sentences for clarity, even in your group texts? Thatโs the skillset weโre counting on to elevate every piece of content we publish. Our team is expanding, and weโre excited to welcome a copy editor who not only corrects typos but also actively shapes the voice and credibility of our brand.
Here, your edits do more than polish grammar. They spark understanding and trust in readers who rely on our words. Youโll dig into everything from product pages and research briefs to digital campaigns reaching thousands each week. Every comma you place and every headline you tighten makes a real-world difference, whether itโs empowering a user to try something new or helping our partners feel truly understood.
What Youโll Shape and Improve
Elevate Content Quality and Consistency
- Transform raw drafts into content thatโs precise, energetic, and genuinely useful.
- Collaborate with writers, designers, and project leads to ensure our language and ideas always hit home.
- Guide writers toward stronger, reader-first storytelling through thoughtful feedback, not just markup.
- Instinctively spot inconsistencies, tone mismatches, and jargon that blocks understanding.
- Polish copy for clarity and brevity, knowing when to cut and when to push for more depth.
Support Remote Workflow and Document Management
- Help manage version control and document flow using our remote collaboration stackโthink Google Docs, Notion, Slack, and the occasional call where you turn chaos into a clear to-do list.
- Ensure accessibility standards and inclusive language arenโt just afterthoughts but built into every draft you review.
The Impact Youโll Make
Drive Communication That Resonates
- Turn new product launches into stories that spark user confidence and excitement.
- Elevate marketing emails that land with a personal touchโnever robotic or sales.
- Support educational content for our community, making complex topics accessible for everyone.
- Raise the bar for accuracy and tone across all channelsโsetting the gold standard for how we communicate.
What Sets This Remote Copy Editor Role Apart
Flexible, Deep Work Environment
- Our workflow is remote-first, designed for deep work and innovative, asynchronous collaboration. Itโs a setting where you can focus on what mattersโmaking every word countโwithout constant pings or pressure to be always on.
- Set your daily rhythm, balancing heads-down editing time with a few creative huddles each week.
Collaborative, High-Standards Team Culture
- Work closely with a team that truly values editorial rigorโpeople who get that excellent copy is about nuance, empathy, and impact, not just correctness.
- Use feedback loops that are fast and constructive. Writers want your insight because you help them grow, not just catch their slip-ups.
- See the impact of your work through measurable outcomes, including higher engagement rates, positive client feedback, and a noticeable improvement in the clarity of our content.
The Tools That Power Your Editing
Modern Remote Collaboration Stack
- Use Notion, Slack, and Zoom for daily collaborationโno silos, no gatekeeping.
- Review drafts in Google Docs, always thinking about voice and reader intent.
Editorial Knowledge Sharing
- Share knowledge across editorial review sessions, helping everyone learn and level up.
- Stay sharp on accessibility and inclusivity guidelinesโevery reader matters here.
Your Approach to Copy Editing
Continuous Improvement Mindset
- You find satisfaction in minor improvements, but youโre also bold enough to flag bigger shifts when a story needs it.
- Youโll thrive if you catch yourself reworking headlines while browsing the web for fun.
Collaborative and Growth-Oriented
- People come to you for advice on tricky phrasingโor even lifeโs more complex decisions.
- Youโre passionate about turning good writing into great, memorable content that earns trust and drives results.
- Youโre comfortable sharing your perspective, but you listen just as closely to othersโ feedback.
Qualifications and Experience
Editing Experience and Editorial Standards
- Several years of hands-on editing experienceโjournalism, publishing, marketing, or a mix.
- Deep familiarity with AP or Chicago style (and when to break the rules for the right reason).
- A track record of improving clarity, flow, and engagement across multiple content types.
- Confidence working in a distributed, digital-first team using collaborative tools.
- Commitment to equity and inclusionโnot just in word choice, but in editorial perspective.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary and Flexible Perks
- Youโll earn an annual salary of $59,809.
- Flexible hours to work at your best.
- Access to professional development resources and editorial workshops.
- Opportunities to grow into senior editorial or content strategy roles.
- An environment where youโll be trusted to lead improvements and propose new editorial standards.
Join UsโShape Content That Matters
If you believe that careful editing is about more than typosโthat itโs about creating experiences that matter for every readerโyouโre already speaking our language. If youโre ready to make a difference from day one, weโre prepared to meet you. Letโs build something purposeful togetherโapply today.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. Whatโs a day like for a Remote Copy Editor?
Every day brings a mix of challenges. One morning, you might be trimming long-winded intros or fine-tuning awkward headlines; by afternoon, youโre teaming up in Google Docs to help a writer clarify a tricky section. There are times for quiet, heads-down edits, and other times when youโll jump into a chat to quickly untangle confusing sentences together. Some edits are obvious fixes, others take a careful read and a little back-and-forth. The goal is that every word feels sharp, clean, and easy to read.
2. How do copy editors shape the final product?
Editing here means going far beyond grammar checks. You help the team find the best way to convey a messageโstripping away clutter, building flow, and ensuring the brand feels consistent and natural. Writers know youโll ask the right questions to make every draft better, and your edits help turn rough ideas into real stories. Whether itโs a new product launch or a community update, your work helps readers trust what they see.
3. What does teamwork look like for remote editors?
Collaboration happens in real time. Most feedback starts in the documentโquestions, ideas, and suggested rewrites left as comments. If a note requires further discussion, itโs easy to move it to Slack or schedule a quick call. Thereโs genuine respect for everyoneโs point of view, and itโs common to swap advice or celebrate a win together. If you get stuck, help is only a message away.
4. What keeps the job interesting?
No two assignments are the same. One day, youโre streamlining a technical guide; the next, youโre tightening up copy for a marketing push. The challenge is to ensure that every pieceโno matter the subjectโfeels fresh and valuable. Youโll see drafts transform, sometimes quickly, sometimes after a few creative rounds. Thereโs a quiet pride in seeing your changes bring clarity and energy to the page.
5. How can copy editors grow here?
If youโre proactive, growth happens naturally. You might lead style guide projects, run editorial workshops, or mentor writers one-on-one. Thereโs freedom to learn from others, explore new tools, and shape how the team improves its process. Advancement comes from curiosity, skill, and building trust by consistently raising the bar.