Freelance Editor

Steady freelance work that pays on time! Islands.com is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance editors to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience editing content for print or the web with a focus on travel tips and hacks, destination guides, budget-friendly travel advice, and expert guidance. They will be versatile, self-sufficient, and possess team management experience and demonstrated leadership skills. This position is work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Islands

Islands is on a mission to simplify travel planning and empower you to navigate the world with confidence and ease. Whether it's a romantic escape to a tropical destination, a solo excursion to a national park, or embarking on an unforgettable family cruise, we take the guesswork out of the planning process and offer guidance for every step of your next big dream vacation.

Editor Responsibilities:

Edit and publish articles, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and SEO
Send feedback to writers as needed
Coordinate content and coverage with content strategy team
Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content

What We Offer:

Compensation: $23 per hour
Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
Flexible scheduling: you choose the days and hours you work
Fully remote: you can work from anywhere in the world
Excellent exposure: Static Media’s sites receive more than 170 million monthly visitors and our content is syndicated via SmartNews, Apple News+, MSN, and Yahoo

Experience Required:

Minimum three years editorial experience editing and/or writing
Experience with building content in a CMS

How To Apply:

To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:

Your resume
A cover letter
Three samples of work you've edited professionally (attach these in a PDF or provide links in your cover letter -- if providing links in your cover letter, please list full URLs separately rather than linking over the body text of your cover letter)
Three published writing samples (attach these in a PDF or provide links in your cover letter -- if providing links in your cover letter, please list full URLs separately rather than linking over the body text of your cover letter)

Applications missing any of these elements will not be considered.

We believe representation matters at Static Media and strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

Choose your own hours

Experience:

professional editing: 3 years (Required)