Freelance Editor/Proofreader

As one of our talented freelance editors, you’ll have the ability to work from home while choosing the types of assignments that interest you and editing completely on your own schedule. Our transparent, per-order pricing makes it clear how much a job is worth before you accept it. You can interact with both in-house staff and other freelancers through our online forums, and you’ll also receive incentives that can be redeemed at online retailers. You won’t have any of the hassles of bidding or pitching to clients, and you will be paid promptly.

Working with Scribendi requires a moderate level of computer and Internet knowledge. You need to be comfortable downloading and uploading files, saving and finding files on your computer, transferring files, renaming files, and using a website interface. You should have a good working knowledge of the major document file formats and their associated software programs. Some ability to troubleshoot technical problems is also helpful.

Standard:

• A university degree in a relevant field
• At least three years of experience in editing, writing, document production, or language teaching
• Native-level English ability
• Excellent reading comprehension skills and the ability to follow written instructions and work independently
• Be absolutely fanatical about meeting deadlines
• An average editing/proofreading speed of 1,000–1,500 words per hour
• Microsoft Word 2016 or later on a secure computer
• Broadband/high-speed Internet access
• The ability to accept payments in your own account in US dollars
• Must not reside in the US jurisdictions of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington DC, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

Preferred:

• A graduate degree in a relevant field
• Access to additional word processing/document production software (e.g., Open Office, LaTeX, Acrobat, Final Draft, Publisher, PageMaker)
• In-depth knowledge of one or more style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, Turabian, APA)

Employment type:

• Contractor

*Please note that all freelance editors are independent contractors for Scribendi. You should be aware that certain geographies require that specific requirements be fulfilled, such as having your own business or filing forms, to be considered an independent contractor. We recommend checking into this matter for your place of residence before starting the application. 

Please note that applications for the freelance position are NOT accepted by email. Please do not call or email for more information or to discuss an application. Please read the FAQ before applying, and please note that only those selected for evaluation will be contacted.