Part-time Copyeditor

Council for Aid to Education, Inc.

6d•Remote

About The Position

CAE is seeking a part-time copyeditor. The copyeditor is responsible for reviewing and refining written content, including assessment content to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to client specific style and editorial standards. This role focuses on grammar, punctuation, tone, structure, and factual correctness while preserving the author’s voice. The copyeditor will work closely with the content stakeholders to deliver polished, publication-ready materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a copyeditor, proofreader, or editorial specialist
Exceptional command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Strong familiarity with APA and Chicago manual of style
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Meticulous editing and proofreading
Clear written communication
Time management in deadline-driven environment
Critical reading and judgment
Adaptability to different tones and audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience editing standardized test items assessments and technical documents
Experience editing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals
Experience working with item-authoring platforms and/or content management systems

Responsibilities

Edit and proofread written educational and academic content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and style
Ensure clarity and consistency following editorial guidelines, and style guides as appropriate (e.g., APA, Chicago, client-specific or in-house style)
Improve clarity, flow, and readability without altering intended meaning
Check facts, dates, names, URLs, and references for accuracy
Flag inconsistencies, redundancies, or unclear passages and suggest improvements
Maintain version control and track changes efficiently
Collaborate with writers, editors, and project managers to meet deadlines
Review final layouts (print or digital) to catch last-minute errors before publication