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The Ark

$75K/yr

You'll set assignments and the weekly budget, manage our two-reporter team plus freelancers, run ... Fully paid Kaiser Permanente medical and vision and Humana dental. * Fidelity SIMPLE IRA with 3% ...

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24 Seven Talent

Video Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

We are seeking a talented freelance Video Editor to support high-end commercial and brand content ... Familiarity with medical, legal, or regulatory review processes is a bonus. * Sound mixing and ...

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Solomon Page

Sports Editor/Writer

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

$53/hr

This freelance role will run until June 2027 with potential to extend and will be fully onsite in ... We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

Learn more at Overview Mars United Commerce is currently seeking a Copy Editor. This individual ... We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

New York, NY · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

Learn more at Overview Mars United Commerce is currently seeking a Copy Editor. This individual ... We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ...

Atlantic Media

Senior Associate Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

... freelancers. The role will sometimes include night, early‑morning, and weekend work ... Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

Learn more at Overview Mars United Commerce is currently seeking a Copy Editor. This individual ... We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Rogers, AR · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

Learn more at Overview Mars United Commerce is currently seeking a Copy Editor. This individual ... We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

Learn more at Overview Mars United Commerce is currently seeking a Copy Editor. This individual ... We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ...

The Ark

Newspaper Managing Editor

Tiburon, CA · On-site +1

$75K/yr

You'll set assignments and the weekly budget, manage two reporters and our freelancers, run the ... Fully paid Kaiser Permanente medical and vision, and Humana dental. * ~16-day paid winter-holiday ...

Solomon Page

Senior Editor/Writer

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

$53/hr

This freelance role will run until May 2027 with potential to extend and will be fully onsite in ... We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$53K - $79K/yr

Learn more at Overview Mars United Commerce is currently seeking a Copy Editor. This individual ... We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ...

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How much do freelance medical editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance medical 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 does a freelance medical editor do?

A Freelance Medical Editor reviews, edits, and ensures the accuracy and clarity of medical documents, such as research papers, regulatory submissions, educational materials, and manuscripts. They check for grammar, consistency, adherence to style guides, and scientific accuracy while often working with healthcare professionals, researchers, or publishers. Freelance Medical Editors typically work independently and may specialize in areas like pharmaceuticals, clinical research, or academic publishing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance medical editor?

To thrive as a Freelance Medical Editor, you need a solid background in medical science, excellent language proficiency, and a keen eye for detail, often supported by a degree in life sciences or related fields. Familiarity with style guides like AMA or APA, reference management tools, and editing software such as Microsoft Word and EndNote is typically required. Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients are important soft skills. These capabilities are crucial to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with industry standards in medical publications.

How do freelance medical editors typically manage communication and collaboration with clients and subject matter experts?

Freelance Medical Editors usually work remotely, which means clear and proactive communication is essential. They often collaborate with clients, authors, and subject matter experts via email, video calls, and project management platforms to clarify scientific content and editorial expectations. Establishing regular check-ins and detailed briefs helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that revisions align with client needs. Flexibility and responsiveness are key traits for success, as project scopes and timelines can change based on client feedback.

What is the difference between Freelance Medical Editor vs Medical Writer?

AspectFreelance Medical EditorMedical Writer
CredentialsOften requires a background in life sciences, journalism, or communications; certifications like AMWA or MEA are commonTypically holds degrees in life sciences, journalism, or related fields; certifications like AMWA or EMWA are beneficial
Work EnvironmentFreelance, remote, project-based; works with publishers, pharmaceutical companies, or agenciesFreelance or employed; creates content for medical journals, pharmaceutical marketing, or educational materials
Industry UsageUsed for editing scientific content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and complianceUsed for writing scientific articles, regulatory documents, and educational content

Both roles often require similar credentials and work remotely, but a Freelance Medical Editor primarily focuses on editing and refining existing content, while a Medical Writer creates original content from scratch. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or project.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Medical Editor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,736 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Managing Editor

On-site

The Ark
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$75K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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The Ark, a nationally award-winning community weekly just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, is seeking an experienced print journalist to run our newsroom day to day. You’ll set assignments and the weekly budget, manage our two-reporter team plus freelancers, run the editorial meeting and own the editorial calendar and our three special sections, sharing the editing with the executive editor. The Ark is owned by its publisher and its executive editor.

You’ll work with reporters to guide and develop stories, and you’ll choose your own enterprise reporting. The job carries no routine beat, but everyone here writes — briefs, breaking news and whatever the week demands, alongside your own work. Our print-first paper is committed to the romantic vision of the journalism you went to school for, and that getting it right is better than getting it first.

You should have at least five years at print newspapers, preferably including experience as an editor and in covering government boards and meetings. You're an ace copy editor whose bible is the AP Stylebook, and your own copy files clean. Familiarity with the California Public Records Act and the Brown Act is an advantage. Management experience is welcome, and we’ll also consider a senior reporter ready to step up. The job requires occasional evening and rare weekend work. This is a hybrid role, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays in our downtown Tiburon office. Mondays are remote production days.

Candidates should reside within 30 minutes of our office or be willing to relocate; we cannot pay relocation expenses.

We are an extremely small operation that’s now short-staffed so, if we are interested, we’ll contact you as soon as possible.

  • Salary is $75,000 annually, exempt.
  • Fully paid Kaiser Permanente medical and vision and Humana dental.
  • Fidelity SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match.
  • Two weeks accruable paid vacation days per year.
  • ~16-day PTO winter-holiday office closure, pre-Christmas to post-New Year’s Day, aligning with school district.
  • Nine additional paid holidays per year.
  • Nine accruable sick days per year.

The Ark — named the nation’s best small community newspaper for 2026 by the National Newspaper Association and a second-place general-excellence finisher in this year’s California Journalism Awards, first among print newspapers in its division — is an independent, locally owned weekly serving the San Francisco Bay Area’s Southern Marin communities of Tiburon, Belvedere and Strawberry.

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