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Community Impact

Editor - Spring/Klein

Houston, TX · On-site

$58K/yr

... freelance writers, photographers and interns, as applicable. * Generate original story ideas and ... Ability to pass the company's writing and copy editing tests * First-rate reporting, writing and ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

$88K - $121K/yr

Performs substantive editing and copy editing, conferring with authors on treatment of material ... freelance editors. 5. Guides freelance editors and/or staff on editing and publishing options.

VML

Senior Medical Editor - Freelance

New York, NY · On-site

$75 - $100/hr

As a Senior Medical Editor- Freelance you will manage all editorial requirements of assigned ... Copy edit and proofread various types of medical communication materials for syntax/grammar ...

Rotary International

Editor

Evanston, IL · Hybrid

$81K - $90K/yr

Additionally, the magazine's copy chief is responsible for developing, updating, and enforcing ... Managing freelancers and assigning news and feature stories. * Developing guidance and staying up ...

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Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... freelance contributors, and more. * Proactively seek out interesting, diverse voices who can help ... and copy queries; seeing stories through production processes; and partnering with social and/or ...

VML

Medical Editor - Freelance

New York, NY · On-site

$55/hr

As a Medical Editor - Freelance you will manage all editorial requirements of assigned projects and ... Copy edit and proofread various types of medical communication materials for syntax/grammar ...

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA

$80K - $105K/yr

... freelance contributors, and more. * Proactively seek out interesting, diverse voices who can help ... and copy queries; seeing stories through production processes; and partnering with social and/or ...

US Publishing Jobs

Senior Editor

Turners Falls, MA · On-site

$77K - $81K/yr

Identify, source and build a pool of freelancers with relevant skills for the diverse titles produced (including translators, copy-editors, designers, illustrators, proofreaders). * Works closely ...

Valnet Inc.

Senior Tech Editor

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

Lead and support a team of freelance writers, providing consistent editorial feedback and guidance ... Review and approve pitches, assign topics, manage deadlines, and perform copy edits to keep ...

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Senior Tech Editor

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

Lead and support a team of freelance writers, providing consistent editorial feedback and guidance ... Review and approve pitches, assign topics, manage deadlines, and perform copy edits to keep ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance copy editor weekday 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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CredentialsEditing certifications, writing experienceBasic proofreading skills, attention to detail
Work EnvironmentRemote, client-based projectsRemote, similar client settings
Industry UsagePublishing, marketing, content creationPublishing, academic, corporate
Search & ComparisonOften compared for editing depthCompared for final review tasks

Freelance Copy Editors Weekday focus on improving clarity, style, and accuracy of content, often making substantive edits. Freelance Proofreaders Weekday primarily review for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors, ensuring polished final drafts. Both roles are remote, require strong language skills, and are common in publishing and content industries, but copy editing involves more in-depth editing work.

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Editor - Spring/Klein

Editor - Spring/Klein

Community Impact

Houston, TX • On-site

$58K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description:

Editor - Spring/Klein — $58,000 Annually, Top News Organization, Meaningful Work


As an Editor for Community Impact, you can craft digital and print news editions that directly benefit the people around you. Our Editors guide reporters, ensure that our stories are formatted perfectly for digital and print, and partner with our Design team to ensure that what we produce is both beautiful and informative. As one of the primary contacts to the community, our Editors are highly respected, valued, and trusted both inside and outside of our organization.


Two million mailboxes and thousands of inboxes get Community Impact News each month. It’s a piece of media that’s as enjoyable to read as it is informative. Integrate into a team and your community by becoming an Impacter today!


ABOUT YOU

You should apply to our Editor role if you:

  • Manage the entire editorial production process for monthly newspaper edition.
  • Ensure the production of timely daily digital content for website and newsletter.
  • Supervise, coach and lead reporters to ensure work meets company standards within established deadlines.
  • Provide recommendations and feedback to the General Manager and Managing Editor regarding hiring, firing and discipline decisions related to Reporters, freelance writers, photographers and interns, as applicable.
  • Generate original story ideas and present them at internal planning meetings.
  • Investigate, analyze and interpret newsworthy events within the assigned community to produce and write original, engaging and content-appropriate news stories and features.
  • Lead ideas for graphics and sidebars for each story.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Develop, maintain and grow network of news sources and community contacts.
  • Oversee beat coverage as needed, including meetings of city councils, school boards or other entities.
  • Interview news sources in person (occasionally from the desk) and from a variety of perspectives to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Commit to the highest level of accuracy and complete all writing within established deadlines.
  • Adhere to Community Impact’s editorial stylebook and AP style guidelines.
  • Represent the company in a professional manner at networking events and other external functions.
  • Shoot photographs for stories as needed.
  • Manage production of editorial content.
  • Mentor, manage and grow reporters.
  • Hit monthly print and daily digital deadlines.
  • Learn industry specific software, including content management systems.
  • Comply with other job-related instructions and perform any other duties the Managing Editor, General Manager or any other supervisor(s) consider reasonably related to their primary job responsibilities.

Why Join Community Impact

Salary: Starting salary of $58,000

Mileage Reimbursement: $190 monthly stipend for gas, mileage, and tolls.

Paid Time Off: 112 hours annually

Paid Holidays: 10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Additional Coverage: Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness

Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and development


If you are ready to make a real difference in your community, apply today.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • College degree—preferably in journalism—or related coursework
  • At least 2 years of full-time experience with print or digital publication(s), or equivalent experience
  • Experience in interviewing, writing, editing, overseeing other writers and managing a publication’s production
  • Ability to pass the company's writing and copy editing tests
  • First-rate reporting, writing and editing skills
  • Proficiency writing and editing both hard news and features
  • Expert knowledge of AP Style
  • Excellent news judgment and ability to generate story ideas
  • Must have access to reliable transportation