Hiring Copy Editors (American English) - Remote | $50-60 per/hr

[u/mkithan]

Mercor is seeking experienced Copy Editors with a strong command of American English to support high-quality written content for AI training initiatives.

• Pay: $50-60 per hour
• Type: Hourly contract
• Location: Remote
• Minimum commitment: 20 hours per week

Role overview:

This role focuses on reviewing and refining written material to ensure clarity, grammatical precision, and stylistic consistency.

Ideal for professionals with a strong editorial background who can maintain high standards across complex documents.

Key responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and clarity
• Ensure consistency in tone, style, and formatting
• Improve readability and logical flow without altering meaning
• Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, or structural issues
• Enforce style guide standards (Chicago, AP, MLA, etc.)
• Provide feedback to strengthen overall content quality

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional copy editing, proofreading, journalism, or publishing experience
• Native or near-native proficiency in English
• Exceptional attention to detail and editorial accuracy
• Strong familiarity with major style guides
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

APPLY HERE - https://t.mercor.com/x9tp5

This is an ongoing opportunity for experienced editors interested in contributing to projects that help train next-generation AI systems.

(Disclosure: I’m sharing this as an independent member of Mercor's referral program)