English Copy Editor - Expert Job at Mercor, San Francisco, CA

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  • Mercor
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: English Copy Editor
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Edit and proofread written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and clarity.
  • Ensure consistency in tone, style, formatting, and terminology across documents.
  • Improve structure, readability, and logical flow without altering intended meaning.
  • Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, and factual or structural issues.
  • Enforce style guide adherence and maintain high editorial standards.
  • Provide thoughtful feedback to improve overall content quality.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 5+ years of proven professional experience in copy editing, proofreading, journalism, publishing, technical editing, or a related field.
  • Exceptional written and grammatical command of English (native or near-native proficiency required).
  • Demonstrated history of high-precision editorial work with minimal error rates.
  • Extremely high attention to detail and ability to catch subtle inconsistencies.
  • Strong familiarity with style guides (e.g., Chicago , AP , MLA , or equivalent).
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality standards.
  • Reliable availability and consistent engagement.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume highlighting relevant editorial experience.
  • Complete the required interview and assessment.
  • We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps.

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Tags

Contract work, Summer work

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