Job Title: Freelance Copy Editor
Dept: Editorial, The Manual
Location: Remote
Who We are Looking For
The Manual looking for a smart, experienced, engaged Copy Editor!
You should be team-oriented with exceptional organizational skills. Must be able to work within our tech-centric platforms (Teams, Asana, WordPress), possess a willingness to continually learn, adapt to a changing environment as unique needs arise, and step in where help is needed. Prior experience with WordPress is crucial. Must be capable of managing multiple projects/tasks in a structured environment without missing deadlines.
We’re looking for someone who is a proficient editor with a passion for improving content, educating readers, and enhancing article formatting on our sites. The ability to research and provide the best advice to writers is a must, as is the ability to vet existing content.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Copy Editor with the desire to dive right into helping our team of great writers craft publishable content. The ability to meet deadlines and use excellent editorial judgment is crucial. Management of an editorial calendar is core to this job, as is helping to craft engaging headlines. Data-driven thinkers are also highly sought-after for this position.
We have a robust publishing cadence and need a Copy Editor who is comfortable acting as quality control for The Manual. This position is paid per article edited, with an escalating pay scale based on the length and complexity of the article.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with editorial staff on content strategy
- Work with editorial staff to prioritize the production queue
- Maintain a steady production flow for all content
- Manage content production goals while maintaining first-class quality standards
- Handle exceptions for content not matching criteria
- Possess a keen eye for understanding the brand vision and content goals
- Delegate assignments to writers as needed
- Review content for completeness and quality
- Route and monitor tasks throughout the content production pipeline (Asana and WordPress)
- Editing articles according to production deadlines and quality standards
- Oversee the quality of copy, including language/tone/voice
- Handle exceptions and questions from freelance resources as it relates to the content
- Other duties as assigned
You Have:
- 2+ years of experience as an editor for online publications
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with WordPress
- Asana and Excel experience a plus
- Knowledge of AP style
- Admirable organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate and provide feedback effectively
- Superior time management skills
How To Apply:
Submit the following info:
- Your background, your areas of interest/experience as an editor
- Resume with relevant editorial experience
- Other relevant links: A LinkedIn profile or online portfolio
About Us
Digital Trends Media Group (DTMG) is the world’s largest independent innovation media company. 200 million people each month engage with our network of tech and lifestyle media brands, influencing culture and igniting conversation around the ever-evolving worlds of innovation. DTMG’s core demographic is the HENRY (High Earners Not Rich Yet) millennial, whose sphere of influence spans generations. Through in-depth reporting, product reviews, and commentary that entertains as much as it informs, we speak to the audiences that matter most, about the innovation that deeply affect their lives.
