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AFAR

Senior Editor

New York, NY · Remote

$90K - $95K/yr

The senior editor will be responsible for top editing a variety of text-based digital travel ... Our company is fully remote, but this role must be based in New York . Essential Functions * Line ...

AFAR

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$90K - $95K/yr

The senior editor will be responsible for top editing a variety of text-based digital travel ... Our company is fully remote, but this role must be based in New York . Essential Functions * Line ...

AFAR

Senior Editor

New York, NY · Remote

$90K - $95K/yr

The senior editor will be responsible for top editing a variety of text-based digital travel ... Our company is fully remote, but this role must be based in New York . Essential Functions * Line ...

Incubator Lab

Video Editor (Remote)

Miami, FL · Remote

$1.5K - $5.0K/yr

VIDEO EDITOR (PAID MEDIA & GENERATIVE AI) at IncubatorLab Remote - Worldwide IncubatorLab is ... Scroll-stopping hooks that combine AI visuals, UGC, or text overlays to lock in attention ...

Incubator Lab

Video Editor

Miami, FL · On-site +1

$1.5K - $5.0K/mo

VIDEO EDITOR (PAID MEDIA & GENERATIVE AI) at IncubatorLab Remote - Worldwide IncubatorLab is ... Scroll-stopping hooks that combine AI visuals, UGC, or text overlays to lock in attention ...

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

Associate Editor

Remote Reports To: Editor Employment Type: Full Time - Salaried- Exempt Supervisor Position: No ... The Associate Editor for GUN DOG reviews and edits text in articles and documents to be published ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Editor, Senior

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$55K - $126K/yr

Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0246232 Location: Norfolk,VA,US Share job via: Share Editor ... You understand that high quality documentation is more than well written text, it requires ...

Associated Press

Live Blog Editor (Remote)

Carlsbad, CA · Remote

$53K - $85K/yr

Commission and curate visual elements - photos, video and graphics - to strengthen text-based ... Lead training sessions for editors and reporters on live blog best practices and CMS usage Who you ...

Direct Agents

Video Editor - Contract

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$40 - $50/hr

Skilled at applying brand guidelines, integrating logos, text overlays, and end cards seamlessly ... This is a contract, remote position. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters and scams. If you ...

Direct Agents

Video Editor - Contract

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$40 - $50/hr

Skilled at applying brand guidelines, integrating logos, text overlays, and end cards seamlessly ... This is a contract, remote position. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters and scams. If you ...

Associated Press

Live Blog Editor (Remote)

Carlsbad, CA · On-site +1

$53K - $85K/yr

Commission and curate visual elements - photos, video and graphics - to strengthen text-based ... Lead training sessions for editors and reporters on live blog best practices and CMS usage Who you ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote text editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Text Editor vs Remote Content Writer?

AspectRemote Text EditorRemote Content Writer
Primary RoleEdit and proofread existing content for clarity, grammar, and styleCreate original content such as articles, blogs, and marketing materials
Required SkillsStrong editing, grammar, and language skillsExcellent writing, research, and creativity
Work EnvironmentTypically part of a publishing, media, or marketing teamOften freelance or in-house for content marketing agencies or websites
Common CertificationsEditing or language proficiency certificationsWriting or journalism degrees, content marketing certifications

While both roles involve working with text remotely, a Remote Text Editor focuses on refining and improving existing content, whereas a Remote Content Writer creates original material from scratch. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Remote Text Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,031 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Senior Editor

AFAR

New York, NY • Remote

$90K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Afar, the critically acclaimed travel media brand is looking for a senior editor to join its digital editorial team.  

The senior editor will be responsible for top editing a variety of text-based digital travel content, from inspiration stories to intel, from longreads to quick hits. They will work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, coordinating with other editors and reporting to the editorial director.

Work location:

  • Our company is fully remote, but this role must be based in New York.

Essential Functions

  • Line editing and top editing several stories a day

  • Headline and display writing

  • Story packaging

  • Idea development

  • Assigning articles

  • Cultivating relationships with freelance writers from a diverse range of backgrounds and identities

  • Writing and updating articles

  • Organizing and developing content calendars

  • Attending industry events and meetings

  • Note: This role does not guarantee travel

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years hands-on text editing experience

  • 5-7 years experience as a senior editor at a media company working in a deadline-driven environment 

  • Sharp line editing, story shaping, and packaging skills

  • Reporting experience and knowledge of fact-checking best practices

  • Meticulous attention to detail and grammar

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

  • Ability to write clear, engaging copy and help others to do the same

  • Agility in storytelling skills, jumping from a longform feature to a short news item to a roundup to a destination spotlight

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to cooperate effectively with staff and freelancers in a remote work environment

  • Experience assigning and commissioning articles

  • Experience working in a CMS

  • Experience writing newsletters

  • Experience scriptwriting and capturing footage for social video 

  • Must have a passion for travel, and be interested in conceptualizing new and interesting ways to create travel storytelling

You are:

  • A strategic and creative thinker

  • Capable of bringing out the best in both writers and editors

  • A proactive self-starter with a collaborative spirit

  • A team player who finds satisfaction in both contributing ideas and doing the work to make them happen

Afar, which launched in 2009, is the most critically acclaimed travel media brand. It is B Corp Certified and makes a positive impact on the world through high-quality storytelling that inspires, enriches, and empowers Travelers Who Care. Through a growing portfolio of platforms—including digital, social, email, audio, a quarterly magazine, events, and the recent acquisition of UK-based Suitcase Magazine—Afar reaches the most affluent, influential, and discerning audience across all travel media.

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