Freelance Proofreader | Up to $60/hr
• *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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
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