About Company
Thrive Internet Marketing Agency is a dynamic, award-winning digital marketing agency committed to helping businesses of all sizes achieve their online goals. With a passionate team of experts spanning SEO, PPC, social media, web design, and comprehensive content creation, Thrive offers cutting-edge solutions designed to elevate brand visibility, drive measurable growth, and deliver exceptional return on investment. We pride ourselves on our innovative strategies, client-centric approach, and a vibrant culture that fosters continuous learning, creativity, and excellence. Our mission is to empower businesses by providing custom-tailored digital marketing services that genuinely impact their bottom line. Join a network that values quality, precision, and impact, even in a freelance capacity, and contribute to content that captivates and converts.
Job Description
Are you a meticulous wordsmith with an unwavering passion for perfecting prose? Do you possess an eagle eye for detail, an impeccable grasp of grammar, and an unshakeable commitment to clarity? Thrive Internet Marketing Agency is actively seeking a talented and dedicated Freelance Copy Editor to join our expanding remote network of content professionals. This is an exciting contract opportunity for a highly skilled individual who can ensure all our written content—from engaging blog posts and compelling website copy to impactful marketing collateral, concise social media updates, and informative whitepapers—is consistently flawless, exceptionally compelling, and perfectly aligned with diverse client brand guidelines and our rigorous internal style standards.
As a Freelance Copy Editor, you will play an absolutely crucial role in maintaining the high quality, consistency, and professional integrity of our diverse range of digital content. You will be primarily responsible for thoroughly reviewing, meticulously refining, and expertly polishing written material before its final publication, guaranteeing it is entirely free of grammatical errors, typos, punctuation mistakes, syntax issues, and stylistic inconsistencies. Beyond basic proofreading, you will be expected to significantly enhance readability, improve overall flow, and suggest astute structural improvements to make our content more engaging, persuasive, and ultimately more effective for target audiences. This remote role demands a deep understanding of various industry style guides (e.g., AP, Chicago, MLA, as well as specific in-house client styles), a keen awareness of different target audiences, and the proven ability to provide constructive, actionable feedback to our team of skilled writers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic remote environment, are highly organized, and are dedicated to delivering top-tier editorial work consistently, we strongly encourage you to apply and help us continue to produce outstanding content that truly captivates, informs, and converts.
Key Responsibilities
- Thoroughly review and edit a wide range of digital content, including blog posts, website pages, landing page copy, social media updates, press releases, email campaigns, and marketing collateral, for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and overall clarity.
- Ensure all content strictly adheres to specified client brand voice, tone, and style guides, as well as general editorial best practices and industry standards.
- Improve sentence structure, word choice, and overall readability to enhance content engagement, persuasiveness, and effectiveness.
- Verify factual accuracy, consistency, and logical flow within the text, cross-referencing information when necessary.
- Provide constructive, clear, and actionable feedback to writers regarding common errors, areas for improvement, and adherence to style requirements.
- Manage multiple editing assignments simultaneously, consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising on quality or attention to detail.
- Collaborate effectively with content strategists and writers to deeply understand project objectives, target audiences, and desired outcomes.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends in content marketing, SEO, and editorial best practices.
Required Skills
- Exceptional command of the English language, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
- Proficiency with various industry style guides (e.g., AP, Chicago Manual of Style) and the proven ability to quickly adapt to client-specific style requirements.
- Proven ability to edit for clarity, conciseness, impact, and tone while meticulously preserving the author's original voice and intent.
- Strong understanding of SEO best practices in content and how they relate to readability and online search visibility.
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet stringent deadlines in a remote setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Docs; familiarity with collaborative project management tools is a plus.
- Self-motivated, extremely detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high output quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field.
- Previous experience (2+ years) as a freelance copy editor, proofreader, or content editor specifically for a digital marketing agency, content marketing firm, or publishing house.
- Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and various online editing/proofing tools.
- Experience editing content for diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, technology, SaaS, and e-commerce.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional editorial skills across a variety of content types and styles.
Perks & Benefits
- Exceptional flexibility in work schedule and the autonomy that comes with a fully remote work model.
- Opportunity to collaborate with a leading, rapidly growing digital marketing agency and contribute to projects for a diverse range of clients.
- Consistent and engaging flow of challenging content projects across various industries.
- Competitive freelance rates with reliable and timely payment processes.
- Access to internal professional development resources and valuable agency insights to enhance your skills.
- Become part of a collaborative and supportive remote team environment.
- Freedom to effectively manage your own workload and client relationships.
How to Apply
Ready to refine and elevate our content? Click the application link below to apply. Please submit your comprehensive resume, a compelling cover letter highlighting your specific experience as a freelance copy editor, and links to any relevant online portfolio pieces or examples of your editorial work. In your application, please clearly state your interest in a *freelance copy editor* role, as this link may lead to a broader application portal. We meticulously review all applications and look forward to potentially welcoming your sharp eye and exceptional skills to our dynamic team!