English Copy Editor - Expert

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.

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