Contract Writing Editor

EdReports.org

. Provide approximately 25 hours of substantive and technical editorial support for Multilingual Learner (MLL) Early Math tools and supporting resources .

Posted 9/21/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical editing skills with a focus on clarity, organization, and precision in educational content. Possesses extensive experience in substantive and developmental editing, ensuring consistency and adherence to editorial standards.

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Substantive EditingCopyeditingTechnical Editing SkillsAttention to DetailK–12 Education Understanding

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Hard Skills

Editing Complex ContentImproving ReadabilityMaintaining Editorial ConsistencyApplying Style GuidesCreating Editorial Style SheetsIdentifying AmbiguityTranslating Complex IdeasGrammar ProficiencySyntax ProficiencyPunctuation Proficiency

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationIndependent Work ManagementCollaboration with ExpertsIncorporating FeedbackMeeting Deadlines

Industry Keywords

Multilingual LearnerEducational ContentInstructional MaterialsCurriculum DevelopmentResearch-Based ContentEditorial ConventionsTerminology GuidesDecision LogsK–12 EducationProfessional Writing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide approximately 25 hours of substantive and technical editorial support for Multilingual Learner (MLL) Early Math tools and supporting resources
Review prioritized materials for organization, flow, readability, terminology, precision, consistency, and accessibility
Substantively and developmentally edit content to improve organization, sequencing, clarity, transitions, directions, explanations, and relationships among concepts, evidence, criteria, and guidance
Edit for clarity and precision by reducing ambiguity, unnecessary complexity, repetition, and wordiness while preserving nuance and intended meaning
Preserve technical fidelity regarding mathematical concepts, multilingual learner considerations, evidence statements, criteria, scoring guidance, and intended interpretations
Identify and document substantive questions requiring review by EdReports content or subject-matter experts
Strengthen consistency across terminology, definitions, directions, examples, language conventions, and explanations
Copyedit and conduct quality control for grammar, syntax, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, usage, and editorial consistency
Incorporate one consolidated round of EdReports feedback and conduct a final editorial review as time permits
Deliver edited priority materials, editorial questions and recommendations, an editorial style/decision log, and final revised materials
Participate in limited project check-ins or editorial consultations
Track hours against the 25-hour maximum, alert the project lead when approaching the limit, and submit detailed invoices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated professional experience editing complex educational, technical, research-based, instructional, or comparable content
Demonstrated experience with both substantive/developmental editing and copyediting
Strong technical editing skills, including improving organization, clarity, readability, and language while preserving accuracy, nuance, and intended meaning
Exceptional command of English grammar, syntax, punctuation, usage, mechanics, and editorial conventions
Ability to identify ambiguity, inconsistencies, terminology conflicts, unsupported wording, and subtle differences in meaning
Ability to translate or edit complex ideas into clear, precise, reader-centered language without oversimplifying
Experience applying style guides and maintaining consistent editorial conventions
Experience creating or maintaining editorial style sheets, terminology guides, decision logs, or similar tools
Ability to distinguish editorial issues from substantive content questions requiring subject-matter expert review
Experience collaborating with authors, researchers, curriculum specialists, content experts, or other subject-matter experts
Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage work, communicate questions or risks promptly, incorporate feedback, and meet agreed-upon deadlines
Understanding of K–12 education and educator audiences through professional editing, curriculum development, instructional materials, education research, teaching, or comparable experience
5+ years of professional writing and/or editing experience, including substantive editing of complex, technical, research-based, educational, or similarly specialized content
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience