Freelance Content Editor

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Siege Media is a growing and remote-first content marketing agency! We were nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Freelance Copy Editor to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/siege_media">Instagram</a> and checking out our work on <a href="https://dribbble.com/siegemedia">Dribbble</a>!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. Through our “health, then work” philosophy we are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Responsibilities</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Prepare, edit, and rewrite comprehensive copy on a variety of topics within specific industry verticals with minimal supervision</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Read copy to identify and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Fact-check copy to ensure that all dates, names, statistics, and facts are correct</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Identify ways to improve the structure and flow of content</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Act as the final stamp of approval on all assigned client copy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from clients and teammates</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to growing the online presence of our clients</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Required Skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Close attention to detail with a heavy focus on AP style</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience writing and editing for the web, with a focus on digital content including long-form guides, infographics, how-tos, software/tool roundups, comparison posts, trend reports, and other thought leadership content</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Extensive knowledge of niche topics within the health, legal, finance and/or tech industries</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Goal-orientated with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience using Google Workspace</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">2–3 years in an editor role at a digital publication, ideally at reputable news sites or industry blogs or in an agency setting</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Suggested Skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">4-year degree in English, journalism or a related field</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Intermediary SEO knowledge with a working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience collaborating with design teams and giving guidance on design and UX best practices</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Please plan to upload the following information during the application process:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Your resume</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">A short introduction/cover letter</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Links to your portfolio</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>