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Freelance Editor - Islands
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Steady freelance work that pays on time! Islands is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance editors to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience editing content for print or the web with a focus on travel tips and hacks, destination guides, budget-friendly travel advice, and expert guidance. They will be versatile, self-sufficient, and possess team management experience and demonstrated leadership skills. This position is work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.
About Islands
Islands is on a mission to simplify travel planning and empower you to navigate the world with confidence and ease. Whether it's a romantic escape to a tropical destination, a solo excursion to a national park, or embarking on an unforgettable family cruise, we take the guesswork out of the planning process and offer guidance for every step of your next big dream vacation.
Editor Responsibilities:
- Edit and publish articles, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and SEO
- Send feedback to writers as needed
- Coordinate content and coverage with content strategy team
- Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content
What We Offer:
- Compensation: $23 per hour
- Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
- Flexible scheduling: you choose the days and hours you work
- Fully remote: you can work from anywhere in the world
- Excellent exposure: Static Media’s sites receive more than 170 million monthly visitors and our content is syndicated via SmartNews, Apple News+, MSN, and Yahoo
Experience Required:
- Minimum three years editorial experience editing and/or writing
- Experience with building content in a CMS
How To Apply:
To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:
- Your resume
- A cover letter
- Three samples of work you've edited professionally
- Three published writing samples
Applications missing any of these elements will not be considered.
We believe representation matters at Static Media and strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups to apply.