Entry Copy Editor – 100% Remote (USA)

About the Role

Do you spot typos on restaurant menus? Are you passionate about crisp grammar, factual accuracy, and clear storytelling? We are looking for an ambitious, sharp-eyed Contract Copy Editor to join our expanding editorial team from anywhere in the United States.

This role is ideal for an early-career editor, recent graduate, or career-transitioning professional who is eager to master high-volume digital publishing. If you are self-motivated, take pride in flawless accuracy, and want to build a serious career in media and content production from the comfort of your home office, this is your place to thrive.

What You’ll Do

  • Polish Daily Content: Proofread and line-edit high-volume digital articles, newsletters, and features for grammar, syntax, flow, and brand voice before publication.

  • Catch Critical Errors: Act as the final line of defense against factual inaccuracies, spelling mistakes, formatting glitches, and broken links.

  • Apply Style Guidelines: Ensure all written content strictly adheres to AP Style and internal company guidelines.

  • Optimize for Search: Verify that headlines, subheads, and body copy follow foundational SEO best practices to maximize readership.

  • Meet Tight Deadlines: Manage daily editorial queues efficiently in a fast-paced, virtual newsroom environment.

What We Are Looking For
  • Sharp Eye for Detail: Exceptional command of English grammar, mechanics, and spelling. You notice what others miss.

  • AP Style Familiarity: A solid working knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style (or an eagerness and ability to master it quickly).

  • Deadline-Driven Mindset: Able to prioritize tasks, work independently without a manager looking over your shoulder, and keep a cool head during busy publishing cycles.

  • SEO Awareness: Understanding of basic search engine optimization principles (keywords, meta descriptions, scannable header structure).

  • Virtual Team Spirit: Strong, proactive communication via Slack/email and receptiveness to editorial feedback from senior editors.

  • Education & Background: A degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience via student publications, personal blogs, internships, or freelance editing).

(Prior extensive professional newsroom experience is not strictly required. We care far more about your attention to detail, work ethic, and editing test performance than the number of years on your résumé.)
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...