5 Companies Hiring Work at Home Proofreaders

Companies Accepting Proofreading Applications

1 – Super Copy Editors

Super Copy Editors is a New York-based proofreading agency that works with advertising agencies, marketing teams, and businesses, and they are always looking to add skilled freelance proofreaders to their team. This is part-time, 100% remote freelance work with an irregular schedule depending on their needs at the time.

To qualify you must have a college degree, be authorized to work in the United States, and have at least three to five years of demonstrated professional copy editing or proofreading experience. Deep familiarity with AP, Chicago, AMA, APA, or MLA style is required. Candidates with an advertising or marketing background are given priority.

The company quotes project fees that work out to about $35 to $50 per hour. Payments are made monthly.

Go here to apply.

2 – Wordvice

Wordvice is an international editing and proofreading company that works primarily with academic researchers, scholars, and professionals.

They hire freelance editors and proofreaders from around the world and appear to have ongoing openings.

You need native-level English, at least two years of professional editing experience, and to be enrolled in or have completed a graduate degree program. You also need strong Microsoft Word skills, including Track Changes, and knowledge of styles such as APA, AMA, MLA, and Chicago.

Pay depends on the document’s word count and turnaround time. You are asked to include your expected rate when you apply.

Go here to check for openings with Wordvice, or read our Wordvice review.

3 – Editor World

Editor World works with remote freelance editors and proofreaders. The company is currently seeking editors with a PhD, a science background, or both.

Its application page accepts native English speakers from the United States or Canada. You need a bachelor’s degree or higher, editing or proofreading experience, Microsoft Word 2016 or newer, reliable high-speed internet, and the ability to meet deadlines.

This is independent contractor work. A pay rate is not listed on the application page.

Go here to apply with Editor World.

4 – Edit911

Edit911 accepts applications from experienced dissertation, thesis, and book editors. It is a fully remote, US-based company.

You need a PhD in English or another writing-intensive discipline, published scholarship, and verifiable teaching or book-editing experience.

You also need strong copy editing skills, knowledge of styles such as MLA, APA, and Turabian, and proficiency with Microsoft Word plus another program such as InDesign or Publisher.

The hiring page does not list pay or eligible applicant countries. Qualified applicants are asked to email a resume and writing sample.

Go here for Edit911’s application instructions.

5 – Proofreading Services

Proofreading Services appears to have an ongoing need for work at home proofreaders. They are open worldwide. There are opportunities to work full-time or part-time.

The application starts with a timed, 20-minute preliminary proofreading test. Applying is free, and passing the test does not guarantee work.

The company lists pay of $19 to $46 per hour, with higher rates for more urgent deadlines.

Go here to apply, or read our Proofreading Services review.

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