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The qualifications for an online copy editor include a bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field, though some employers may consider candidates with substantial writing experience but who do not have a degree. Practice writing and editing various kinds of copy to build a substantial portfolio. Previous editorial responsibilities are beneficial to understand the workflow and to facilitate communication with authors submitting content. You must be computer literate, particularly with word processing applications, and be internet-savvy, especially knowing how to apply content strategy and SEO principles. You should have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with writers and other team members.
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Top Types Of Online Copy Editor Jobs
No Experience Copy Editor
Salary range: $46,000 - $66,500
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Freelance Fact Checking
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Newspaper Editor
Salary range: $60,000 - $60,000
A newspaper editor is responsible for choosing which stories to publish and that all articles that are meet the newspaper’s guidelines, including style guidelines. If they are responsible for a particular section, job duties may involve soliciting story pitches from freelance writers or assigning stories to your staff writers and checking their writing, or copy. If they are a managing editor, they may be responsible for the overall layout of the paper, as well as all of the content in the various sections.
Copy Editor
Salary range: $46,000 - $66,500
As a copy editor, your responsibilities and duties include reviewing written material, called copy, before it is put into print or posted online. You examine the material for grammar and spelling mistakes and structural errors. You also ensure that the tone, tense, and style meet the guidelines set out by the publisher. If you work in journalism for the copy desk of a news organization, you not only proofread but also fact check and make sure there is no slanderous content. You also check headlines to ensure they are attention grabbing and grammatically correct.
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Remote Assistant Editor
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