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Junior Content Copy Editor

Remotely
Full-time
Microsoft Word Google Docs SEO

You will polish web articles, marketing copy, and product text for a fast-moving, cross-functional media team. The role is remote-friendly across the United States and designed for early-career professionals eager to transform raw content into clear, engaging, error-free narratives.


Responsibilities  

- Review 10-15 pieces of multimedia content daily, spotting grammar, spelling, and punctuation issues before publication.  

- Enforce house style, tone, and voice guidelines—adapting AP, Chicago, or in-house rules as required.  

- Structure headlines, subheads, and metadata to boost search visibility and reader engagement.  

- Collaborate with writers, designers, and SEO strategists in real time through collaborative editing tools.  

- Flag factual discrepancies and perform quick desk checks, ensuring every statement withstands scrutiny.  

- Provide constructive, concise feedback that lifts writing quality without diluting authorial voice.  

- Log edits in version-control platforms, documenting rationale for future reference.  

- Track performance metrics—bounce rate, time on page—to validate editorial improvements.  

- Stay current with linguistic trends, accessibility standards, and AI-assisted editing software.  

- Contribute to continuous process improvement by suggesting new editorial workflows or automation scripts.  


Your Skills & Background  

- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.  

- 0–2 years of professional experience editing digital content or academic publications. Internships count.  

- Native-level command of American English grammar and syntax, with an eye for nuance.  

- Familiarity with style manuals, markup symbols, and plain-language best practices.  

- Adept with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and track-changes features; exposure to content management systems a plus.  

- Foundational SEO knowledge—keyword placement, readability scoring, and on-page optimization.  

- Meticulous attention to detail balanced with speed; you meet ambitious deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.  

- Excellent interpersonal communication in virtual settings—Zoom, Slack, or similar.  

- Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset that thrives on feedback loops.