10 Companies That Hire for Remote Editing Jobs

The benefits of working remotely range from a better work-life balance to being able to travel as you earn, so it’s no surprise that many freelance editors seek out remote editing jobs.

If you’re wondering where you can find reliable remote work that pays well and will look great on your editing resume, look no further than our guide to 10 companies currently hiring for remote editing jobs:

1. EditorLive
2. Scribbr
3. OneSpace Freelancers
4. Reedsy
5. Jobs for Editors
6. Gramlee
7. Writing Jobz
8. Editor World
9. First Editing
10. American Journal Experts

Here’s how you can start your first remote editing job.

Where to Find Remote Editing Jobs

We’ve previously covered how freelance marketplaces can be great places to find remote work, but they aren’t the only way to track down remote editing jobs.

Some companies will hire freelance editors directly, so once you’ve taken steps toward preparing yourself for work-from-home jobs (such as building your online presence and updating your resume), you can start looking for work right at the source.

Here’s our pick of 10 companies that hire for remote editing jobs to help you find flexible freelance work.

1. EditorLive

Academic and business editing service EditorLive hires remote editors with no professional editing experience, as long as they can demonstrate:

• Experience writing academic papers
• Knowledge of Chicago, APA, AP, MLA, CSE, and other common academic styles
• Eligibility to work as a contractor for a US company

If you match the above criteria, you can submit an application and undergo EditorLive’s two-part examination process.

2. Scribbr

Scribbr is an academic editing platform that promises high earnings and 24/7 community support for its editors.

While working with Scribbr, you can set your own availability calendar, earn per word, and access the platform’s development and mentorship programs.

Although Scribbr is not currently hiring editors, you can join its waiting list to hear when positions become available.

3. OneSpace Freelancers

OneSpace Freelancers is a site that connects freelancers with clients according to the tasks they specialize in.

While it doesn’t focus on editing and offers both hybrid and remote options, you can occasionally find remote editing work via its jobs page.

Experience isn’t necessary, but you may need to complete an assessment for certain jobs.

4. Reedsy

If you’re eyeing a career in book editing, working for Reedsy could be your big break.

This book editing platform hires editors to work on manuscripts from new and established authors across a vast array of subjects. You can use its marketplace platform to search for your ideal genres or subjects, accept projects, and submit your quotes.

To be eligible to work with Reedsy, you’ll need to submit a portfolio and details of your work experience. The platform will charge a 10% commission fee for any work you accept.

5. Jobs for Editors

Jobs for Editors provides an average of 15–20 documents per week, 24/7 support for editors, and access to free tutorials – provided you have a degree in linguistics, translation, or international relations.

If you’ve got the right academic background, you can start working for Jobs for Editors by uploading your resume and completing the test assignment.

6. Gramlee

Editing service Gramlee is always on the lookout for freelance editors and is a good choice if you’re looking for shorter documents.

You can choose to submit an employment application for either general content editing or dissertation editing, then answer several interview-style questions about your experience and interest in the company.

The Gramlee team will respond to successful applicants.

7. Writing Jobz

You don’t need editing experience to work with Writing Jobz, but you do need to complete a sign-up process to access the site.

First, you are required to answer some questions about your background and experience.

You’ll then be prompted to upload a resume, upload a writing or editing sample, and take an English test.

Once your application is reviewed, you’ll receive information about the next steps.

8. Editor World

Editor World is currently hiring remote editors with editing or proofreading experience and an academic background in the sciences.

After submitting a successful application, you will be invited to create an editor profile on its site that potential clients can view and submit work to.

9. First Editing

First Editing hires experienced editors for remote developmental editing, line editing, and copy editing jobs.

To be successful, you must:

• Have a doctoral degree
• Provide references and 2–3 editing samples
• Be a member of an editing or writing society
• Be based outside the continental US
• Commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week

10. American Journal Experts

American Journal Experts hires academic editors from across the US on a freelance basis to work on scholarly manuscripts across multiple disciplines.

Freelancers benefit from a robust support network and can accept jobs as and when they choose.

To be eligible for work with American Journal Experts, you’ll need to be a graduate or working toward a postgraduate degree with an accredited US college.

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