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Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

You should also be a sharp line editor, good at structuring an argument and eliminating jargon. You ... freelance contributors, and more. * Proactively seek out interesting, diverse voices who can help ...

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA

$80K - $105K/yr

You should also be a sharp line editor, good at structuring an argument and eliminating jargon. You ... freelance contributors, and more. * Proactively seek out interesting, diverse voices who can help ...

LIMRA AND LOMA

Editor

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

The Editor is accountable for providing the necessary editorial services (proofreading, line ... Editorial consultant to freelancers * Track, compile, and create monthly editorial metrics

LIMRA AND LOMA

Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Editor is accountable for providing the necessary editorial services (proofreading, line ... Editorial consultant to freelancers * Track, compile, and create monthly editorial metrics

Western News & Info

Editor

Deer Lodge, MT · On-site

Plan, assign, and execute timely and comprehensive local news coverage using staff, freelancers ... Please place Editor in the subject line of your email.

gannett

Local Editor, The Stockton Record

Stockton, CA · On-site

Primary assigning, story vetting, line editing. Managingworkflowto meet deadlines. * Coaching and ... Manage freelancers (with OperationsAssistants). Requirements: * Bachelor's or master'sdegree in ...

gannett

Local Editor, The Stockton Record

Stockton, CA · On-site

Primary assigning, story vetting, line editing. Managingworkflowto meet deadlines. * Coaching and ... Manage freelancers (with OperationsAssistants). Requirements: * Bachelor's or master'sdegree in ...

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How much do freelance line editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance line editor in the United States is $41.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.62 and $50.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance line editors, and how can they be effectively managed?

Freelance line editors often encounter challenges such as managing inconsistent workloads, maintaining clear communication with clients, and adapting to varied writing styles. To address these, it's important to set clear expectations and deadlines with clients upfront, develop flexible time management strategies, and continuously refine your editing skills to handle diverse content. Building a strong professional network and investing in reliable editing tools can also help streamline workflow and ensure high-quality results.

What is the difference between Freelance Line Editor vs Freelance Copy Editor?

AspectFreelance Line EditorFreelance Copy Editor
CredentialsTypically requires editing certifications or experience in editingOften requires similar credentials, with emphasis on grammar and style expertise
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, working directly with authors or publishersRemote, project-based, often collaborating with writers and publishers
Industry UsageCommon in publishing, journalism, and content creationWidely used in publishing, marketing, and corporate communications
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for editing scope and detail levelCompared for focus on grammar, style, and clarity

Both Freelance Line Editors and Freelance Copy Editors work remotely, often for publishing or content companies. Line editors focus on detailed editing of language, style, and tone, while copy editors emphasize grammar, punctuation, and consistency. Understanding these differences helps clients choose the right professional for their editing needs.

What is a freelance line editor?

A freelance line editor is a professional hired on a contract basis to review and refine written content at the sentence and paragraph level. Their main focus is on improving clarity, style, flow, and word choice while correcting grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors. Unlike copy editors, line editors engage more deeply with the text’s tone and structure to enhance readability and ensure the author's intent is effectively communicated. Freelance line editors work with authors, publishers, businesses, and anyone needing polished written material. They typically work independently and may handle a variety of genres or formats.
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Staff Editor

Staff Editor

Condé Nast

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity's biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play-for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.
Job Description
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Staff Editor-WIRED
WIRED is seeking a staff editor for our newsroom. Reporting to WIRED's senior director, science, politics, and security, you'll work with an experienced team of reporters and editors to edit stories from multiple desks and manage syndications from international WIRED brands.
In this role, you'll be responsible for editing a variety of stories, anything from breaking news about a ransomware incident to an embargoed biotech breakthrough. We're looking for an editor with experience covering one of WIRED's core coverage areas and an interest in the broad range of what we report on. In this role you'll also be responsible for editing translated stories from WIRED's international counterparts and seeing them through our production process.
Our priority is ambitious, impactful work. That can take many forms: a major scoop, a deeply reported investigation, timely analysis, a special project. You should be comfortable with editing these types of stories, and especially the iterative news coverage that fuels them.
To be successful in this position you should have a good eye for surprising angles on stories and the ability to spot the wider significance of a new development. You should also be a sharp line editor, good at structuring an argument and eliminating jargon. You should be a polymath, not just able but eager to immerse yourself in a broad range of topics.
You'll need to be able to prioritize your time and collaborate with colleagues in San Francisco, New York, London, and points between. You'll work closely not only with the science, politics, and security desks, but also collaborate with other desks as coverage demands. You'll also collaborate frequently with WIRED's digital video team to execute cross-platform coverage that brings the best of WIRED to platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
This role can be based out of our New York City or San Francisco offices.
This is a Guild position.
Primary/Ongoing Responsibilities:
  • Edit stories from across the WIRED newsroom depending on need.
  • Edit stories syndicated from WIRED's international brands to make sure they align with our editorial style and standards.
  • Work with external partners to identify stories for syndication, and bring those through our production process.
  • Work with WIRED's director, science, politics, and security on various tasks that elevate our coverage, including but not limited to filing FOIA requests, coordinating with freelance contributors, and more.
  • Proactively seek out interesting, diverse voices who can help WIRED deliver differentiated business coverage.
  • Coordinate with other WIRED teams on all aspects of the story process, partnering with photo/art on visuals and design; answering fact-checking and copy queries; seeing stories through production processes; and partnering with social and/or video to ensure stories have maximum impact.
  • Contribute to brand extensions, social platforms, and additional projects as needed.
  • Represent the brand in a public-facing way as necessary, such as on social media, in press opportunities, panels and speaking engagements, and internal company presentations.
  • Additional projects/stories as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:
  • At least 2 years of experience as an editor in a fast paced, digital and news-driven environment
  • A past portfolio of work that reflects significant experience covering the tech industry, cybersecurity, science, or another core area of WIRED coverage, including a consistent record of breaking news
  • Experience overseeing multi-platform content from brainstorm to execution; the ability to balance daily deadlines with longer-lead projects
  • Experience and passion for delivering big, ambitious coverage, particularly around Big Tech, climate, and other core areas of focus
  • Highly collaborative with excellent communication skills; adept at working with a diverse team of fact checkers, copy editors, designers, photo editors, digital producers, social media producers and story editors
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills

The expected base salary range for this position is from $80,000 - $105,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

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