Copy Editor

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You are a Copy Editor who can cut through bad grammar and boring jargon with a knife (or at least a very sharp red pen). We are a fun, innovative financial media company looking for someone to edit articles on a contract basis. Could this be a match?

We publish articles, books, and newsletters to teach individuals how to invest better. We’re seeking a Contract Copy Editor for [login to view URL] to make sure our articles are well-written and adhere to our Foolish style. This position is great for someone looking to pick up some editing work on the side -- and you can do the work anywhere you want!

This is a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-dirty editing job. You'll be on the lookout for problems of clarity, grammar, style, and accuracy, helping to ensure error-free and Foolish content. You'll be working with a team of writers, bureau editors, and other copy editors to produce investing and personal finance information that educates, amuses, and enriches our readers.

We're looking for only the most neurotic editors, those who can spot a dangling modifier from 50 paces and feel queasy at the sight of a mistaken stock ticker. This position calls for a lot of juggling, so we need someone who is adaptable, patient, meticulous, reliable, and cool under pressure. Therefore, we're ideally looking for someone who has had experience working for a daily or weekly publication.

As a copy editor, you'll publish articles directly on our website via the Fool's content management system, so you'll need to be technologically savvy and comfortable editing online. If you like finance or have financial experience, that's a big plus since you'll be reading investing and personal finance stories all day.

Primary Responsibilities/Objectives

Edits and proofreads online content for clarity, grammar, in-house style, and general Foolish tone. Typos make us cringe. You have to be able to stop them dead in their tracks.

Works with our online content management system to ensure correct formatting and article workflow.

This is an editing job. If you don't like copyediting, you'll hate it.

Core Competencies

Ability to leap tall buildings and catch typos in a single bound.

Grammar neurosis -- you just can't stop thinking about it.

Attention to detail.

Dazzling under deadline pressure.

Ability to prioritize and organize multiple workflows.

Comfortable working with a diverse team including other copy editors, in-house editors, and writers.

Can roll with the punches – and maybe give a few, too.

Dependable and consistent.

Preferred Qualities

Comfort and familiarity with content written for the web.

Knack for delivering feedback tactfully, and receiving it gracefully.

Patience of a saint.

Sense of humor -- if you can't laugh at yourself, forget it.

Education and Job Knowledge

Undergraduate degree in English, journalism, or a related field, which may be substituted for equivalent experience.

At least two years of professional editing experience.

(Note: Foolish Fools always use capital "F"s in the word "Fool" unless they are writing about something that is less than stellar.)

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Sobre el proyecto

63 propuestas Proyecto remoto Activo hace 6 años

63 freelancers están ofertando un promedio de $34 / hora por este trabajo

CreativeWords89

I will provide well researched, creative, original copy writing that is grammatically accurate and engaging for the reader. I strive to provide a professional service and can meet tight deadlines. From the UK with a B Más

$33 USD / hora
(133 comentarios)
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GaronHelton

Hello, I understand that a copy and paste article may need to undergo several modifications for it to pass copyscape. I will modify, edit proofread and re-write the article to meet the required specifications. I will Más

$27 USD / hora
(73 comentarios)
6.6
PhDWriting

I offer well researched, creative and engaging copy that generates results. With years of experience of writing for multiple market sectors, I understand how to deliver results for your project. From the US, I am a na Más

$41 USD / hora
(91 comentarios)
6.7
revival786

Hi, I am a professional editor. I am highly interested in your project. Please PM to discuss. Samples available upon request. Revival My Portfolio & Reviews: https://www.freelancer.com/u/revival786

$25 USD / hora
(61 comentarios)
6.2
Zackkhan19

--------READ ME--------RANKED BY FREELANCER AS ONE OF THEIR TOP WRITERS.. I am a native speaker and a professional Writer/editor (copy, line/substantive, content, and technical editing) and proofreader offering a wealt Más

$51 USD / hora
(29 comentarios)
5.9
LynneAnderson

Hi, I’m Lynne Anderson, The Australian born professional writer worked with various Native clients and delivered high-quality work. I focus on creating the best content possible. I am a creative blogger and article w Más

$25 USD / hora
(44 comentarios)
5.8
raikhan562

I'm a professional English proofreader, copyeditor, and copywriter. I have more than 6 years of experience proofreading and editing: college coursework, college essays, academic & technical documents, legal documents, Más

$27 USD / hora
(50 comentarios)
5.9
Hoffman24

Hi, When it comes to writing, you need an experienced, dedicated, and honest professional who can take your project to the next level. Look no farther. I have the experience, skills, and focus that your project requir Más

$40 USD / hora
(32 comentarios)
5.5
saniafashion1

I believe in being a fast moving, vibrant, customer centric individual whose core values are trust, honesty, collaboration, creativity, quality and respect. I approach each project with several goals in mind: to comp Más

$27 USD / hora
(25 comentarios)
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RuchiBhargava1

Hi, I am thrilled to submit a bid for the editorial position for Fool.com. I understand how using multicultural techniques and strategies to engage vast audiences can expand one’s customer base and create levels of Más

$25 USD / hora
(33 comentarios)
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KreativeTeam

Hello there, I believe to be a perfect fit for your project. I have reviewed your project requirements and I am 100% confident I can do this project perfectly. I have the required skills and experience in this domai Más

$27 USD / hora
(44 comentarios)
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DLG73

A sharp knife might not be the right tool for a Fool. Sometimes it takes an editing Sawzall to make copy scream until its appealingly apt, creatively comprehensible. As an obsessive wordsmith with 38 years of deadlines Más

$37 USD / hora
(11 comentarios)
5.3
Mathinson

Hello, Collaboration, attention to detail, consistency, patience, creativity, and accuracy. These are all traits I have to bring to the table as an editor. Editing is crucial and must be taken seriously, and very care Más

$41 USD / hora
(14 comentarios)
4.7
sheak

Hello! I am extremely interested in this project and willing to start right away. I would love to write high quality, interesting, informative and 100% unique content for you. I am experienced creative writer with hu Más

$41 USD / hora
(8 comentarios)
4.1
markevasco

Hi! I'm a copywriter for WarriorForum, an FL affiliate marketing site. I also do proofreading and editing for 2 websites. I'm up for the challenge. I have excellent English communication skills, especially in wr Más

$33 USD / hora
(3 comentarios)
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navyasinghal

Hello Sir/Madam I have been writing articles and other content for a website for over a year now. I am an English teacher by profession and thus you can guess how much I love using my sharp knife with red ink to pai Más

$25 USD / hora
(5 comentarios)
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TranslationLab

Hello, I just went through your request for the article. I must confess that this is an interesting topic, one in which I am well versed and knowledgeable. I would, based on this knowledge, write a detailed and inter Más

$30 USD / hora
(5 comentarios)
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Frelanceryoung

A proposal has not yet been provided

$27 USD / hora
(9 comentarios)
3.5
Dbickford5

Hello, I am very interested in this copyediting job. I have my Master's degree in writing from Boise State University in Idaho and am more than competent when it comes to grammar and editing. I currently work as a p Más

$33 USD / hora
(4 comentarios)
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Transolution247

I am capable of writing different subject materials including blogs, articles, books, reviews, web content, sales & marketing copy, etc. My versatility and depth of experience with different forms and styles Más

$38 USD / hora
(2 comentarios)
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