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Bloomberg LP

Copy Editor - Contract

New York, NY · On-site

Copy Editor - Contract Location New York Business Area News and Media Ref # 10052796 Description & Requirements Bloomberg is looking for a freelance copy editor to join our New York office. This is a ...

smartdept. inc.

Copy Editor

Ada, MI · On-site

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, ...

Mondo

Copy Editor x2-3

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Copy Editor Location-Type: Remote Start Date: July 20, 2026 Duration ... Contract through March 2027 Hours : Approximately 2.5 months at 10 hrs/week for back catalog ...

University of Hawaii

Editor (0097672T)

Honolulu, HI

Writes publishing contracts and negotiate terms with authors, agents, and other publishers ... Drafts promotional copy and collaborate with marketing staff to develop promotional materials and ...

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As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract 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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A typical workday for a Contract Copy Editor involves reviewing and editing written materials—such as articles, marketing copy, or reports—for clarity, grammar, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines. You may juggle multiple projects from different clients, prioritize tasks based on deadlines, and communicate frequently with writers or project managers to clarify requirements or provide feedback. Most Contract Copy Editors work remotely and enjoy flexibility in setting their schedules, though responsiveness and timely delivery are crucial. Collaboration tools like Slack, email, and shared document platforms are commonly used to coordinate with other team members and ensure smooth workflow.

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A Contract Copy Editor is a freelance or temporary professional responsible for reviewing and refining written content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and consistency. They typically work on a project-by-project basis for publishers, marketing agencies, or businesses. Their role includes checking for spelling errors, improving sentence structure, and ensuring adherence to style guides. Since they are contractors, they may work remotely and manage multiple clients at once.

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To thrive as a Contract Copy Editor, you need excellent command of English grammar, spelling, and style, combined with a keen attention to detail and prior editing experience or a relevant degree. Familiarity with editing tools such as Microsoft Word Track Changes, Google Docs, and style guides like AP, Chicago, or MLA is often required. Strong time management, ability to work independently, and clear communication with clients or team members distinguish top performers in this contract-based role. These skills and qualities are vital to consistently deliver accurate, polished content within set deadlines across a variety of projects.

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Copy Editor - Contract

Bloomberg LP

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Bloomberg rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 246 rated software companies

Job description

Copy Editor - Contract
Location
New York
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10052796
Description & Requirements
Bloomberg is looking for a freelance copy editor to join our New York office. This is a contract role - 20 hours a week, across five days - supporting both our web and print editions.
As part of the copy desk, you'll ensure every story is sharp, accurate and engaging. You'll edit for grammar, clarity, consistency and style, while maintaining the distinct voice of each product across platforms, including Businessweek, Markets magazine, Weekend and others. You'll also proofread and fact-check. Besides versatility, collaboration is key: You'll work closely in a fast-paced, global newsroom with fellow copy editors as well as editors, art directors and web producers to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
You'll need to have:
  • At least five years of professional copyediting experience
  • Strong line editing, copyediting and proofreading skills
  • Comfort juggling multiple stories under tight deadlines
  • Familiarity with business journalism
  • A deep commitment to accuracy and clarity
  • Proficiency in Google Docs and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress)
  • Familiarity with Adobe InCopy and the K4 publishing system a plus

Salary Range = 45 - 50 USD Hourly
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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Bloomberg runs on data. As the Data Management & Analytics team within Engineering, we support our organization's needs around managing data efficiently. The vision of the team is to build solutions that drive data quality, data dictionary, data stewardship, data lineage, reference, and master data management across various data domains (prospect, customer, vendor, material etc.). We partner with business teams across the organization in addressing their data needs and ultimately helping run business operations efficiently and make improved decisions.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1981

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