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Work From Home Copy Editor Proofreader Jobs in California

Associated Press

Live Blog Editor (Remote)

Carlsbad, CA · Remote

$53K - $85K/yr

You will work alongside colleagues in U.S. cities and London and play a key role in scaling this ... copy on tight deadlines * Familiarity with best practices in SEO, social media strategy and ...

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The Jernigan Agency

WORK FROM HOME

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$300 - $500/wk

We are looking for individuals interested in working from home, remotely, as life insurance sales representatives. We are hiring coachable individuals comfortable with a 100% commission based income ...

The Jernigan Agency

WORK FROM HOME

Sacramento, CA · On-site +1

$300 - $500/wk

We are looking for individuals interested in working from home, remotely, as life insurance sales representatives. We are hiring coachable individuals comfortable with a 100% commission based income ...

The Jernigan Agency

WORK FROM HOME

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

$300 - $500/wk

We are looking for individuals interested in working from home, remotely, as life insurance sales representatives. We are hiring coachable individuals comfortable with a 100% commission based income ...

Inizio Evoke

Senior Proofreader

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

As a Senior Proofreader, you are responsible for checking and ensuring the quality of all materials ... Ensure all final copy and design match approved job * Assist manager in delegating work from the ...

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How much do work from home copy editor proofreader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for work from home copy editor proofreader in California is $28.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.83 and $31.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Work From Home Copy Editor Proofreader job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,026 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Remote proofreader

PorterMatt Electric Inc

Huntington Beach, CA • Remote

$25 - $35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Remote Proofreader to review written content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting before publication or distribution. In this role, you will work remotely and collaborate with writers, editors, marketers, and project managers to ensure all content meets high editorial and quality standards. The ideal candidate has exceptional attention to detail, excellent command of the English language, and proficiency with online document editing and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities
  • Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors.
  • Correct typographical and formatting mistakes.
  • Ensure consistency in tone, style, capitalization, and terminology.
  • Verify adherence to company or client style guides (such as AP, Chicago, or MLA).
  • Check headings, tables, page numbers, hyperlinks, and references for accuracy.
  • Fact-check names, dates, numbers, and other factual information when required.
  • Use Track Changes or similar editing tools to document revisions.
  • Review final drafts before publication or distribution.
  • Collaborate with writers, editors, and content managers to resolve inconsistencies.
  • Meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents and information.


Requirements
  • Excellent English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with style guides (AP, Chicago, APA, MLA).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF editing tools.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Basic research and fact-checking skills.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (often preferred but not always required).
  • Previous proofreading, copy-editing, or editorial experience.
  • Experience with content management systems (CMS) and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, or Asana.


Benefits
  • Fully remote or work-from-home position.
  • Flexible schedules depending on employer or client.
  • Competitive hourly pay or salary, based on experience
  • 100% remote work with a flexible schedule
  • Paid training and onboarding
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
  • Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays (for eligible employees)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
  • Retirement savings plan with company match (where applicable)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)