Part-Time Freelance Editor

About Our ClientAn 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 plusResponsibilities:- 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 neededRequirements- 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 systemBenefitsThis position offers an hourly rate between $40 to $55 per hour, with the exact rate determined by a candidate’s experience and geographic location.

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