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$90K - $95K/yr

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As of Aug 6, 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.

What is the difference between Freelance Copy Editor Weekday vs Freelance Proofreader Weekday?

AspectFreelance Copy Editor WeekdayFreelance Proofreader Weekday
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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Infographic showing various Freelance Copy Editor Weekday job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,809 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

Part-Time Freelance Editor, Breaking/Trending News - AM

FOX News Network, LLC

Remote

$36 - $43/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Fox News rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 75 rated media


Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX News Digital is looking for an Part-Time Freelance Editor. As an Part-Time Freelance Editor for FoxNews.com and foxbusiness.com, you will collaborate with other Editors and Senior Editors in leading a team of writers. You will assign and edit breaking, trending and original stories, and approve pitches from writers. You are fluent in AP style, can bring copy to life, and understand our dynamic audience. You are skilled at turning sharp, fast stories, headlines, and captions in high-pressure breaking news situations. You "live and breathe" news, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
You will be offered the following shift:
Tuesday-Thursday; 6:00 AM, ET - 2:00 PM, ET
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborate with Editors & Senior Editors in leading editorial coverage for FoxNews.com and foxbusiness.com
  • Assign breaking, trending, and original stories to a team of writers, on and off-site
  • Edit a continuous stream of story submissions for grammar, style, and substance
  • Write SEO-friendly headlines to achieve search authority
  • Ensure each story uses the most compelling video and pictures
  • Work quickly in breaking news situations to help us be fast and precise
  • Send app and email alerts to a wide audience
  • Use real-time analytics to drive editorial decisions and maximize audience engagement
  • Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • At least five years proven experience in a daily breaking news environment, preferably for a news outlet covering a wide range of local, national, and international stories
  • Prior management experience
  • Experience using content management systems
  • Knowledge of AP style, exceptional knowledge of current events & politics
  • Ability to work on tight deadlines
  • Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed and smooth handover is made to next shift
  • Flexible hours, including flexibility to work on some holidays
  • An "on-call" mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions
  • Experience integrating AI tools into editorial workflows to enhance speed, efficiency, and decision-making, while exercising strong editorial judgment and oversight.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $36.00-43.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $30.00-35.75 per hour for all other US locations.

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