An influential publisher of articles and videos about effective practices in education is seeking a Freelance Editor, with an anticipated workload of 10 to 15 hours per week. This is a contract position. The Freelance Editor will collaborate closely with educator-writers and fellow editors to ensure that the solutions-based articles, crafted by and for educators, are accurate, clear, and inspiring. (**Please note: This is not a video editing position.**)
The Freelance Editor is not required to work on-site in Marin County, California—remote candidates are welcome. Hours are flexible, as long as deadlines are met.
Candidates should have the following:
- At least 2 years of professional writing and editing experience in digital media
- Excellent writing skills—ability to shape a story and to write clear, grammatically correct prose
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
- An understanding of or interest in the daily work of classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders is a plus
Responsibilities:
- Editing articles on teaching practices, school leadership, educational innovations, emerging trends, and new research
- Communicating with contributors—who are generally not professional writers—about edits, questions, and ways to improve their articles
- Collaborating with the broader creative team to develop art direction for stories, including photos and illustrations
- Building web pages in a content management system
- Contributing to other editing or writing tasks, such as vetting books for potential excerpting, as needed
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of professional writing and editing experience in digital media, with a track record of writing for a broad audience
- Experience in journalistic beats like education, the environment, wellness, tech, health, or culture; experience in education reporting is a strong plus
- A clear passion for great storytelling, digital media, and the creative process
- Experience building web pages in a content management system
Benefits
This position offers an hourly rate between $40 to $55 per hour, with the exact rate determined by a candidate's experience and geographic location.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Writing/Editing
Industries
Computer and Network Security and Technology, Information and Media
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