Copyediting Specialist – Remote
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-31
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
National Media Awards Foundation
Seasonal/Temporary, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-31
Job specializations:
-
Creative Arts/Media
Publishing & Editorial, Journalism, Content Writer / Copywriter
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark
, General Catalyst
, Peter Thiel
, Adam D’Angelo
, Larry Summers
, and Jack Dorsey
.
Position: English Copy Editor
Type:
Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Commitment:
20+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Edit and proofread written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and clarity.
- Ensure consistency in tone, style, formatting, and terminology across documents.
- Improve structure, readability, and logical flow without altering intended meaning.
- Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, and factual or structural issues.
- Enforce style guide adherence and maintain high editorial standards.
- Provide thoughtful feedback to improve overall content quality.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 5+ years of proven professional experience in copy editing, proofreading, journalism, publishing, technical editing, or a related field.
- Exceptional written and grammatical command of English (native or near-native proficiency required).
- Demonstrated history of high-precision editorial work with minimal error rates.
- Extremely high attention to detail and ability to catch subtle inconsistencies.
- Strong familiarity with style guides (e.g., Chicago, AP, MLA, or equivalent).
- Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality standards.
- Reliable availability and consistent engagement.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume highlighting relevant editorial experience.
- Complete the required interview and assessment.
- We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
- For any help or support, reach out to:
PS:
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Part-time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Software Development
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