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.
- Solid 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: [email protected]

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

Job Criteria

- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Part-time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Software Development

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📌 Copyediting Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Mercor
📍 Calgary