Siege Media

Freelance Content Editor

Siege Media

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Anywhere in the World

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About the role

  • Prepare, edit, and rewrite comprehensive copy on a variety of topics within specific industry verticals with minimal supervision
  • Read copy to identify and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax
  • Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides
  • Fact-check copy to ensure that all dates, names, statistics, and facts are correct
  • Identify ways to improve the structure and flow of content
  • Act as the final stamp of approval on all assigned client copy
  • Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from clients and teammates
  • Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to growing the online presence of our clients

Requirements

  • 2–3 years in an editor role at a digital publication, ideally at reputable news sites or industry blogs or in an agency setting
  • Close attention to detail with a heavy focus on AP style
  • Experience writing and editing for the web, focusing on digital content including long-form guides, infographics, how-tos, software/tool roundups, comparison posts, trend reports, and other thought leadership content
  • Extensive knowledge of niche topics within the health, legal, finance and/or tech industries
  • Goal-orientated with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment
  • Experience using Google Workspace
  • 4-year degree in English, journalism or a related field (suggested)
  • Intermediary SEO knowledge with a working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites (suggested)
  • Experience collaborating with design teams and giving guidance on design and UX best practices (suggested)
Benefits
  • Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply.
  • We are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege.
  • If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
editingcopywritingfact-checkingSEOdigital content creationlong-form writinginfographicshow-tostrend reportsthought leadership
Soft skills
attention to detailgoal-orientedinterpersonal skillsadaptabilityindependencecollaborationfeedback implementationproblem-solvingcommunicationtime management
Certifications
4-year degree in English4-year degree in journalism4-year degree in a related field