Join Our Freelance Copy Editing Team

Are you a super copy editor?

We’re always looking for highly skilled, professionally trained copy editors and proofreaders.

• This is part-time remote freelance work.
• Work is irregular and depends on our particular needs at any given time.
• The ability to handle same-day rushes is a huge plus for applicants.

Super Copy Editors LLC strongly values diversity and is committed to building a more diverse and culturally inclusive team.

Compensation

There’s a dirty little secret in this industry.

Other, bigger proofreading services—we call them “proofreading mills”—pay their freelancers absurdly low rates. In fact, according to former staff, one of the best-known proofreading companies (with a team of hundreds) pays its editors only around $10 per hour, as of 2023.

At Super Copy Editors, we believe all members of our small but mighty freelance team deserve to be fairly compensated for their skill and expertise. Fortunately, as a boutique agency based in New York City, we can offer much better pay than those proofreading mills. However, this means we are extremely selective when it comes to adding members to our team. To put it another way, we want the best of the best.

With that said, we encourage you to apply today if you think you have what it takes to help our clients’ writing shine brilliantly.

Requirements

• College degree
• Authorized to work in the United States
• At least three to five years of demonstrated professional copy editing and proofreading experience
• Mastery of working with and marking up files in various formats, including Microsoft Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint, and PDFs
• Impeccable editing skills
• Deep familiarity with Associated Press, Chicago, AMA, APA, or MLA style—or all of them
• A passion for helping businesses succeed through clearer communication

“I’m super gung-ho about Super Copy Editors—the pace, the variety, the fee structure, the time allotted—and I appreciate that I get regular feedback, which is always helpful.”

—Paul Norton, freelancer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Super Copy Editors?

Super Copy Editors is a company that offers copy editing and proofreading services to agencies, marketing teams, businesses, and the education sector.

Are you hiring now?

Yes. Super Copy Editors is growing very quickly, so we are always looking for skilled and professionally trained freelance copy editors and proofreaders to join our team. We’re pretty selective, though!

How much do freelance copy editors and proofreaders get paid?

Super Copy Editors pays its freelancers an average of around $35–$50 per hour. This is four to five times what some other proofreading companies pay their freelance proofreaders.

Is it necessary to have a college degree to apply for freelance work with Super Copy Editors?

Yes, we require a college degree and several years of hands-on experience. If you completed an online certificate program but don’t have any on-the-job experience as an editor (with solid references to back this up), we would not be a good fit. But if you have the education, skills, experience, and work ethic we’re looking for, please apply!

Can I choose the projects I work on as a freelancer with Super Copy Editors?

Absolutely. You have the flexibility to accept or reject any request, depending on your interest and availability.

Is there a minimum number of hours that freelancers are required to work each week?

No. As a freelancer, you call the shots. Work every weekday, certain days, or just nights.

How does the hiring process work?

Interested candidates can apply to join the freelance team by submitting their application through the “Apply Now” button on this page. The hiring process typically involves reviewing résumés and applications, conducting interviews with finalists, checking references, and completing a skills test.

“I work with other agencies and companies that treat me like a throwaway—just contact me when they need work done, no ‘how are you,’ no schedule or advance notice, everything immediate turnaround. But with Super Copy Editors, I feel much more connected.”

—Suzanne Lombardo, freelancer

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