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Line Editor (Published Dec 4)
I need a great Line Editor to line edit my 115,00 word manuscript.
Application deadline: Until filled.
How to apply: Email saibamra@gmail.com with resume and rates.
Casual/contract English editor (Published Dec 2)
Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or remote
The Senate of Canada is looking for a part-time casual/contract English editor who must be available to work evenings. The work is fast-paced and challenging as we observe the debates on developing legislation unfold.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to take spoken word to grammatically correct written text that will endure in historic tomes
- Ability to quickly adapt to new software
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to accept and incorporate feedback
- Ability to work collegially on a team
- Ability to independently carry out research
- Ability to work evenings as required
Assets include:
- Experience with XML
- Experience carrying out research
- Experience adhering to in-house style guides
Successful candidate(s) could be considered in future competitions for other positions. Training will be provided.
Application deadline: December 22, 2025.
How to apply: Please apply on the Careers page of the Senate of Canada website.
Plain language specialist and editor (Published Dec 2)
Fee-for-service, 1 year contract
CLEO is seeking a plain language specialist and editor to edit CLEO content in a variety of formats, including print and online. The editor will work collaboratively with colleagues across various teams to edit materials in line with CLEO’s house style guide and other principles of plain language and design. This is a fee-for-service position on a 1-year contract, with up to 90 hours per month.
The successful candidate will report to the director of the Steps to Justice program. Goals and activities will support the work of CLEO’s main programs.
Key responsibilities include:
Plain language and design
- Apply CLEO’s house style guide and other principles of plain language and design when editing, proofreading, fact-checking, writing, and rewriting
- Design and layout materials in a variety of formats, ensuring consistency with CLEO’s brand and clear design principles, or work with designers to do this work
- Recommend updates and improvements to CLEO’s house style guide and content development process
Project co-ordination
- Manage projects with CLEO lawyers, other CLEO staff, and other vendors including freelance designers, editors, artists, writers, lawyers, and printers
- Develop timetables for projects, and track progress to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner
- Participate in project planning for new PLEI projects with an awareness of audience needs, as required
- Participate in outreach and distribution planning for CLEO projects, including production of outreach materials, as required
- Recommend improvements to CLEO’s production processes
Other
- Ensure inclusive representation and language, avoiding stereotypes
- Facilitate and support CLEO incorporating graphic and video elements by suggesting new developments and platforms and liaising with external suppliers, as required • Be familiar with community and legal resources for referral purposes
- Participate in meetings, as required
The successful candidate will have:
- Specialized degree or training in plain language and editing (for example, Simon Fraser’s Plain language certificate, TMU’s publishing certificate, professional development training offered through Editors Canada)
- Knowledge of ISO standard: Plain language — Part 1: Governing principles and guidelines and Part 2: Legal information
- Membership in a plain language organization like PLAIN or Plain Canada Clair is recommended but not required
- Membership in Editors Canada is recommended but not required
- Very detail‐oriented, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task • Knowledge of HTML and/or experience with content management systems • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion • Experience working in a non‐profit environment is preferred
- Oral and written fluency in French is not required, but is an asset
Salary range: $40-50/hour up to 90 hours every month, commensurate with experience.
Estimated timelines:
• Interviews – week of January 19, 2026
• Start date – Tuesday February 3, 2026
Application deadline: January 5, 2026
How to apply: You will need the following documents in PDF format: your resume, a cover letter and a brief writing sample or tracked changes document that demonstrates your ability to communicate clearly. Please include these documents in an email with “Plain language specialist and editor” in the subject line to: info@cleo.on.ca.
Editor (Published Nov 24)
I need someone who can submit an (AFC) Articles for Consideration on Wikipedia. I am a published author through HarperCollins and will seek additional support for two other books once this job is done properly, professionally and of course, successfully.
I have a draft, with all citations and source material. All you need to do is review and fix the draft and then submit it via your Wikipedia account to the AFC. You will have to disclose you are a paid editor. Do this, and we can talk about reviewing my 2 other books.
Application deadline: Until filled.
How to apply: Email Ritchy at sendakite@gmail.com with your resume and rates.
Editor (Published Nov 21)
Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.
The Hansard Services department is seeking an eager, professional and detail-oriented individual for the auxiliary as-and-when position of Editor.
Under the general supervision of an Editorial Team Leader, the Editor works as part of a team to create accurate, reliable, timely, and high-quality transcripts of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly. Working within tight deadlines, the Editor implements Hansard editorial and procedural guidelines and conducts research using in-house resources and support, ensuring all transcripts meet Hansards editorial, research, and procedural quality standards. In addition, the Editor participates in departmental projects, mentors colleagues and supports Editorial Team Leaders.
Application deadline: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:00pm
How to apply: Visit this link.
Rédaction charte stylistique en français (Published Nov 11)
CLEO sollicite des propositions pour l’élaboration d’une charte stylistique et grammaticale. Cette charte servira de guide pour notre équipe de rédaction, de traduction et de révision.
Application deadline: As soon a possible.
How to apply: Visit this link.
Science Editors Needed! – Research Journals (Remote)
Remote Copyeditors Needed – MPS North America LLC continues ongoing recruitment of experienced copyeditors with scientific backgrounds (at least a bachelor of science degree in a scientific discipline). Our current need is for Physical Sciences copyeditors, though editors from all scientific backgrounds are welcome to apply. MPS is an international leader in editorial and publishing services, managing a talented group of freelancers copyediting peer-reviewed journal articles to style for major STEM journal publishers. NOTE: Prior copyediting experience is REQUIRED to apply for this position. This is a remote freelance position.
Essential Qualifications
- BS degree or higher in scientific disciplines such as Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Ecology, Botany, Agronomy, Soil Science, Biology, Medicine, and any other natural/physical science
- Prior research journal copyediting experience
- Fluent English speakers with exceptional grasp of style, grammar, and language skills
- Computer literate
- Superb attention to detail
Desirable Qualifications
- Additional copyediting experience / qualifications
- Experience editing in web-based editing platforms
- Postgraduate scientific qualifications
How to Apply: Candidates must complete and pass a challenging copyediting test. Successful applicants will receive subsequent software and style training. Please email your resume/CV to copyedit-us@mpslimited.com, and include your specific fields of scientific experience/expertise, and how you heard about this position.
Remote Book Editor
Who we are:
Reedsy is a community of over 1,000,000 authors and freelance publishing professionals, creating high-quality and beautiful books. We help authors to find and work with the top professionals in the industry: from editors to designers, marketers, and translators.
What we’re looking for:
This is a freelance opportunity.
We are seeking talented editors to join our fast-growing community of the industry’s top publishing professionals. Reedsy’s vetted group of freelancers have worked on a range of widely acclaimed novels such as The Hunger Games, Originals (Adam grant), and His Dark Materials (Phillip Pullman) series. There are hundreds of authors currently looking for an editor on Reedsy. Reedsy allows you to pick which genres you’d like to edit so you only receive projects in your area of interest. Once your application has been approved, you will be among the industry’s top 1% of talent.
The minimum requirements we look for are as followed:
- have 3+ years of editing experience
- experience working with traditional publishers
- demonstrate experience on at least 5 published books that are well-reviewed (and available on Amazon or Google Books)
How to apply: