Freelance Copy Editor

The Manual is looking for an innovative, experienced, engaged Copy Editor to help with content updates across our site! You should be team-oriented with exceptional organizational skills. Must be able to work within our tech-centric platforms (Teams, Asana, WordPress), be willing to continually learn, adapt to a changing environment as unique needs arise, and step in where help is needed. Prior experience with WordPress is crucial. Must manage multiple projects/tasks in a structured environment without missing deadlines.

We’re looking for a proficient editor with a passion for improving content, educating readers, and enhancing article formatting on our sites. Considering what will give readers the best experience is a must, as is the ability to vet existing content for clarity and comprehensiveness. The ideal candidate is an experienced Copy Editor who wants to dive right into helping our editorial team update existing content on our site. Our framework makes the work simple so you can be effective.

The ability to meet deadlines and use excellent editorial judgment is crucial. Managing an editorial calendar is core to this job, as is helping craft engaging headlines. Data-driven thinkers are also highly sought-after for this position. We have a robust publishing cadence and need a Copy Editor comfortable acting as quality control for The Manual. This position is paid per article edited, with an escalating pay scale based on the length and complexity of the article.