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**
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  • *General Catalyst**
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  • *Peter Thiel**
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  • *Adam D'Angelo**
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  • *Larry Summers**
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  • *Jack Dorsey**
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  • *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: support@mercor.com
  • PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.*
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