Freelance Editing Jobs

Best Offer for Freelance Editors

We are an international company that works with editors from all over the world. We offer freelance jobs to anyone with remarkable editing skills, vast knowledge of the English language, and deep understanding of at least one field of study.

Registration Process

Three simple steps will help you begin your freelance editing career

Prices and Payment

Best price per page. Most common payment methods. Payments twice a month.

If you’ve decided to become a freelance editor, then you definitely like the idea of being your own boss. Along with an opportunity to manage your workload, editing jobs usually presuppose a flexible schedule, the possibility to work from any place, and a fair salary.

For instance, an editor can make from $250 up to $1000 per month, depending on hours spent working (numbers are based on the job offers placed on our website by different companies). Furthermore, most of the freelance editing jobs presuppose additional bonuses determined by your performance.

Looks intriguing, doesn’t it? That’s why we’ve prepared a detailed guide on basic things you should have to start earning money as a freelance editor right away.

What Skills You Need to Apply for Online Editing Jobs

In general, the companies and websites that hire editors have a common list of requirements for candidates. Obviously, one of them is a strong command of English, but there are others of varying importance. You can find them listed in the table below.

Requirements for Editors

Obligatory	Will be a plus
Upper-intermediate or advanced English Strong attention to details Analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to work with tight deadlines Computer skills	A degree in philology, translation or journalism Previous background in writing, editing, or translation

Additionally, some employers who deal with academic papers want their editors to be familiar with basic formatting styles, such as MLA, APA, Chicago, etc. Yet, this is usually discussed when your application is considered by such a company.

How to Launch Your Editing Career

Compared to other vacancies, which require industry-specific knowledge or skills, freelance editing jobs are quite easy to get started with. The typical steps you need to go through before obtaining a desired position are as follows:

– Submit your CV. In case your profile fits the requirements of any company from our database, we will guide you to the next step.
– Grammar test. This allows us to figure out your level of English.
– Editing text. Usually, it’s a short piece of writing you should proofread to show your potential as an editor.

As you can see, it’s not so difficult, especially if you are passionate about finding mistakes in someone else’s texts.

Ready to join a community of professional editors? Register at FreelanceEditingJobs.com today and get a stable additional monthly income.