Copy Editor
Job Overview
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Date PostedSeptember 24, 2026
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Location
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Offered Salary$22,000.00 - $30,000.00 / month
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Expiration dateOctober 24, 2026
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Experience2–3 Years
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QualificationAny Qualification
Job Description
We are looking for experienced Copy Editors to work on books, book chapters, journal articles, and other scholarly manuscripts for international publishing projects.
Responsibilities:
- Edit manuscripts for grammar, language, clarity, punctuation, and consistency.
- Follow project-specific style guides and editorial instructions.
- Check terminology, abbreviations, references, tables, figures, and cross-references.
- Improve readability while preserving the author's intended meaning.
- Handle basic to advanced copyediting assignments based on experience and skill level.
- Work efficiently using Microsoft Word and Track Changes.
- Meet deadlines while maintaining high editorial quality.
Requirements:
- Experience in academic, scholarly, STM, or book/journal copyediting.
- Excellent command of English.
- Strong understanding of academic writing and editorial conventions.
- Strong attention to detail and consistency.
- Experience with international publishing projects preferred.
What We Offer:
- Remote work
- Freelance/contract opportunities
- Consistent project-based work
- Opportunity for full-time conversion based on performance.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an editing test.