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Western Governors University

Editor II

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$54.80K - $82.20K/yr

This editor is responsible for ensuring that all projects are free of errors, maintain the WGU ... Ensures that all language is accurate and in compliance with legal and academic standards

Concordia Publishing House

Serve as a resource for house style and language usage when needed What We're Looking For We're seeking a thoughtful, detailoriented editor who values both accuracy and mission: * Bachelor's degree ...

The New York Times

Editor, Cannonball

New York, NY

The editor will play a key role in refining this format, ensuring that each episode feels cohesive ... Help define and uphold the show's visual language - from how the show looks in the studio to how ...

SANDOW

Copy Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Keep reading. Sandow is seeking a full-time copy editor who will be responsible for ensuring ... language • Able to balance speed and efficiency with accuracy and quality • Strong time ...

Fanatics Collectibles

Rules Editor

Seattle, WA · On-site

We are seeking a Rules Editor to help define and maintain the language of the game. This role sits ... Establish consistent language for how mechanics, abilities, and interactions are expressed.

The New York Times

News Editor, Science

New York, NY

You will be a master of language, able to uphold Times standards and style and handle both first and second edits. The Science news editor will need to stay abreast of the desk's competitors and be ...

Weather Group Television LLC

Producer Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Producer-Editor is responsible for collaborating with show producers to create content for all ... Strong knowledge of multi-platform production techniques and language * Ability to enterprise story ...

Internet Brands

Associate Editor

Minneapolis, MN

$50K/yr

Associate Editor - Super Lawyers We are looking for an Associate Editor to join our editorial team ... English language skills, including college-level vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar ...

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How much do language editor jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for language 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.

What is a Language Editor job?

A Language Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and refining written content to ensure clarity, consistency, and correctness in grammar, punctuation, and style. They work with various types of documents, including academic papers, articles, books, and business communications. Their role may also involve checking for adherence to specific style guides and improving readability without altering the author's intent. Language Editors often collaborate with writers, publishers, and subject-matter experts to enhance the overall quality of the text.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Language Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Language Editor, you need advanced proficiency in grammar, spelling, syntax, and style, typically supported by a degree in languages, linguistics, or a related field. Familiarity with editing software such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and style guides like APA, MLA, or Chicago is often required, and certification in editing (such as from the Editors' Association of Canada) can be beneficial. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines are important soft skills for this role. These skills enable Language Editors to ensure high-quality, error-free content and effective collaboration with writers and publishers.

What are some typical challenges faced by Language Editors in their daily work?

Language Editors often encounter challenges such as working with inconsistent source material, tight deadlines, and adapting to different writing styles or publication guidelines. They may need to provide constructive feedback to writers while maintaining positive working relationships, and sometimes must manage multiple projects at once. Balancing the need for thorough edits with the constraints of time and project scope is a common aspect of the job. The ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail helps Language Editors consistently deliver polished, accurate content.
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JBN, Japanese Translation Editor

JBN, Japanese Translation Editor

Bloomberg LP

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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JBN, Japanese Translation Editor
Location
New York
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10050697
Description & Requirements
Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from daily coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It's what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.
We are looking for a motivated journalist based in New York with excellent editing, curation and language skills to tell stories that matter to our Japanese audience. You will be responsible for selecting and turning English language stories into Japanese, using machine translation as needed as well as manual editing to ensure we package it in the best way for our Japanese language readers. You will be expected to rewrite stories by adding original context needed for Japanese language audience and/or combining multiple English language stories into one, if and when needed. You will exercise strong news judgment and be expected to approach readers across multiple formats, including the Terminal, mobile and digital.
We'll trust you to:
Curate English language news stories into Japanese, adding accurate context as needed
Deliver breaking-news content with speed and accuracy. You will also monitor Japanese media coverage and company releases during US hours and send headlines and stories in case of major breaking news
Produce front-page quality news stories in Japanese with clear, compelling headlines
Curate stories across multiple platforms, from the Terminal to mobile to digital, in a timely manner exercising strong news judgment
You'll need to have:
At least 3 years of reporting and/or editing experience, preferably covering financial news
Ability to write/edit Japanese language news based on English content in a real-time news environment
A strong understanding of financial markets and news judgement
Strong editing skills to deliver breaking-news content quickly and accurately
Digital experience would be a plus
A strong work ethic; be a team player and ability to work in high-pressure environment
Proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese & English
Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it's never dull. We're a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Salary Range = 90,000 - 125,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus
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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About Bloomberg

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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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