Freelance Copy Editor / Editorial Quality Assurance Specialist
B A S Media is seeking a highly detail-oriented Freelance Copy Editor / Editorial Quality Assurance Specialist to support our communications, marketing, and creative work on a part-time, as-needed basis. This role is ideal for a professional editor who has a sharp eye for grammar, punctuation, typos, formatting inconsistencies, working links, accurate dates, and overall content quality. We are looking for someone who is meticulous, responsive, thoughtful, and comfortable serving as the final review before client-facing materials are delivered. B A S Media supports public-facing organizations, municipalities, agencies, nonprofits, and businesses with strategic communications, branding, content development, newsletters, proposals, social media, presentations, and public-facing messaging. Because of the nature of our work, accuracy, clarity, and consistency matter. This is a remote contractor role with an estimated workload of approximately 15 - 20 hours per month, depending on project volume. Work will be assigned as needed, often during standard business hours, with some quick-turnaround requests. Pay Range: $25–$35/hour, based on experience Location: Remote Schedule: Part-time, as-needed contractor role
Responsibilities
The Freelance Copy Editor / Editorial Quality Assurance Specialist will review a wide range of content before it is finalized or shared with clients, stakeholders, or the public. Responsibilities include: Proofread and copy edit proposals, newsletters, emails, presentations, social media captions, website copy, blog content, graphic design text, and internal project materials. Review content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, and readability. Identify typos, missing words, duplicate words, formatting inconsistencies, and awkward phrasing. Verify that URLs, hyperlinks, email addresses, phone numbers, and calls to action are accurate and functional. Confirm dates, days of the week, event details, times, names, titles, and other factual references when included in copy. Check for consistency in capitalization, formatting, brand language, tone, and style across documents. Provide clear, respectful, and easy-to-follow edit notes or suggested revisions. Work quickly and carefully under tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy. Collaborate with the B A S Media team in a kind, professional, and solutions-focused manner. Support multiple content types and client brands while maintaining each client’s voice and communication standards.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have: Proven professional experience in copy editing, proofreading, editorial review, communications, publishing, journalism, agency work, or a similar field. Exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure. A highly meticulous eye for detail, including the ability to catch small but important errors. Experience reviewing content across multiple formats, including proposals, newsletters, emails, presentations, social media, and web copy. Ability to verify links, dates, names, titles, and factual details as part of the editing process. Strong written communication skills and the ability to provide edits respectfully and clearly. Comfort working with tight timelines and quick-turnaround assignments. Availability during business hours for occasional real-time or same-day edits. Familiarity with marketing, communications, branding, social media, or public-sector communications is preferred. Familiarity with AP Style or the ability to follow a client-specific style guide is a plus. What We Are Looking For This role requires more than being “good at grammar.” We need someone who naturally notices the details others miss. A strong fit for this role is someone who: Reads carefully, not casually. Notices when a date does not match the correct day of the week. Clicks links instead of assuming they work. Catches typos in graphics, captions, headers, footers, and subject lines. Understands that small errors can affect client trust. Can make thoughtful edits without over-editing or changing the intended voice. Communicates with kindness and professionalism. Is responsive, dependable, and comfortable working with a fast-moving communications team.
What We Offer
Flexible, remote work. Ongoing part-time contractor opportunities. A collaborative and respectful team environment. The opportunity to support high-quality communications work for public-facing organizations, agencies, nonprofits, and businesses. Clear project direction and a team that values editorial excellence. Application Process To be considered, please submit: Your resume or relevant work experience. A brief note describing your editing background. Examples of content types you have edited. Your general availability during standard business hours. Selected candidates may be asked to complete a brief paid editing assessment designed to evaluate grammar, proofreading, link checking, date verification, consistency, and attention to detail.
How to Apply
If you are a meticulous editor with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to clear, accurate communication, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your information for consideration.