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Contract Academic Copy Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This is a fully remote, ongoing as-needed contract opportunity . This client needs a reliable copy editor they can hand content to and trust it comes back clean, accurate, and consistent. Healthcare, ...

Position Overview Reading Horizons is seeking an experienced Copy Editor to support the Curriculum and Training Division in producing high-quality educational content. This contract role ensures ...

Requisition ID 2026-4349 Job Summary Artemis is seeking a full-time Copy Editor with demonstrated experience supporting a large-scale federal communications contract. The Copy Editor supports the ...

2026-4349 Artemis is seeking a full-time Copy Editor with demonstrated experience supporting a large-scale federal communications contract. The Copy Editor supports the government client by ...

Requisition ID2026-4349Job Summary Artemis is seeking a full-time Copy Editor with demonstrated experience supporting a large-scale federal communications contract. The Copy Editor supports the ...

$15 - $20/hr

You may be a good fit for this role if other positions of interest include: copy-writer, writer ... Previous editing experience, whether professional or academic * Dependable internet access ...

Contributions Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Provide structural, line, and copy edits as needed, guiding contributors through the process from ... Develop and maintain strong relationships with writers, academics, journalists, and other potential ...

Editor, Academic Books

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

The academic book editor will serve Crossway's publishing ministry by copyediting book manuscripts and managing the editorial process for those book projects through the editing, typesetting ...

Contributions Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$140K - $165K/yr

Provide structural, line, and copy edits as needed, guiding contributors through the process from ... Develop and maintain strong relationships with writers, academics, journalists, and other potential ...

Print Editor, Opinions

Washington, DC · On-site

$7.0K - $9.5K/mo

This contract role is an opportunity to bring opinions journalism to life in the print paper and go ... Work independently on Sundays and evenings with fast-moving copy. * Review Opinion stories to ...

Lead copy editor on multiple brands * Copyedit, fact-check, and proofread a variety of promotional ... Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic ...

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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract academic copy editor in the United States is $28.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Contract Academic Copy Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% As Needed, 17% Full Time, 33% Temporary, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,809 per year, or $28.8 per hour.
Copy Editor

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Job description

smartdept. is searching for a Copy Editor for a marketing services client. The ideal candidate will come with 2+ years of experience. This is a fully remote, ongoing as-needed contract opportunity.
This client needs a reliable copy editor they can hand content to and trust it comes back clean, accurate, and consistent. Healthcare, medical device, or regulated product experience is a must.
What You'll Do:
  • Review and edit marketing content for grammar, clarity, accuracy, and brand consistency
  • Ensure copy is polished and client-ready across formats including web, collateral, and campaign materials
  • Flag inconsistencies in tone, terminology, and style
  • Turn around assignments quickly with minimal back-and-forth

What You'll Need:
Education/Experience:
  • 2+ years of copy editing experience required
  • Healthcare, medical device, or regulated product industry experience required
  • Experience editing for medical or clinical audiences (patients, providers, or HCPs) required

Skills:
  • Strong command of grammar, AP or Chicago style, and plain-language writing standards
  • Ability to edit technical or clinical content without losing accuracy
  • Detail-oriented, fast, and easy to work with on quick-turnaround projects

Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Experience with medical device or diagnostic product marketing
  • Familiarity with oncology, surgical, or interventional radiology content
  • Background editing both B2B and patient-facing healthcare materials

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About smartdept.

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smartdept. is a nationwide creative, digital, and marketing talent resource. We provide companies with freelance, contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire candidates for on-site, remote, and hybrid opportunities. Our ability to service customers of all sizes, while still taking a boutique approach to service, allows us the best chance to cultivate the successful relationships we value. Our detailed matching process lets us really get to know everything about our talent – their short- and long-term goals, strengths and weaknesses, favorite playlist, go-to social media influencer, you name it. So when you present us with your criteria, we can provide the most ideal candidate, not just the most available one.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2001

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