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Erika Carpio

Peru

📩 Digital Marketing, Content Creation & Framer Expert 📩

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Julia Spong

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Social Media Manager & Content Specialist 🪄

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Quinn Foster

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Impactful Journalist & Copy Editor to the Rescue

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Alex C.

Romania

2D Animation & Video Editing Pro 🎬

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Kristina Lopez

Florida, United States

Helping your business help people with words✍🏽🌟

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Marleena Garris

United States

Click. Clack. Creative Copy.✨

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Chhavi Malik

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Brand Alchemist | Content & Copywriter

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Karen Le

Canada

Multidisciplinary creative ✨

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Alexia R

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Copy Chameleon + Creative Writer 🦎

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Aly Navarrosa

Metro Manila, Philippines

Blogging Creatively as a Writer ✨️

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Rodrigo Lamadrid

Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

You Dream It, I Write It

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Brad Bartlett

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Your best [freelance writing] friend. 🚀

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Salina Owens

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Copywriter | Digital Content Marketer

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Nicole Littlejohn

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Content Writer and Copywriter (Framer Expert)

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Kalann Washington

Los Angeles, California, United States

Salubrious StorySelling || Copy & Brand-Voice Adze

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Haley Hoffman

New York, New York, United States

Marketer + Social Media Specialist 📲

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Emily Becker

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Words for a better world. 🌎

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Rishika Shetty

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

It's more than just the content!👀

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Awais Khan

Pakistan Town, Punjab, Pakistan

Content Enhancer | Video editor ▶

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Jeff Berezny

Denver, Colorado, United States

Human-Crafted Websites, AI-Accelerated

Common projects for Content Editors

Editing blog posts and articles for clarity, coherence, and engagement.

Refining website copy to improve readability and user experience.

Reviewing and revising social media posts for consistency and accuracy.

Editing long-form content like eBooks and whitepapers to ensure they are clear, persuasive, and well-written.

Creating and editing content for email marketing campaigns for maximum impact.

Editing video scripts to ensure they are engaging and effective.

Tips for working with and hiring Content Editors

Define your project

Before starting your search for a content editor on Contra, have a clear understanding of what you need. This includes the type of content, the level of editing required, and your project's timeline.

Check their experience

Review the content editor's profile on Contra to ensure they have the right skills and experience. Look at their previous work, the types of projects they've handled, and the feedback they've received.

Establish clear communication

Effective communication is key to a successful project. Ensure you communicate your project requirements clearly and are open to discussions. Use Contra's in-built communication tool for efficient and streamlined communication.

Review their work

Before finalizing the project, review the work delivered by the content editor. Ensure it meets your expectations and ask for revisions if required. Remember, all revisions should be requested and processed through Contra.

How to hire Content Editors

Define your needs

Have a clear understanding of what you need from a content editor. This includes the type of content, the level of editing required, and your project's timeline.

Post a detailed job

Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right content editors. Include information about your project, the skills required, and the project timeline.

Review applications

Review the applications and shortlist content editors based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project. Look at their past projects and reviews on their profile.

Conduct interviews

Conduct interviews with the shortlisted content editors. Ask questions about their experience, approach to content editing, and how they handle feedback and revisions.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right content editor, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Content Editors

1. Can you provide examples of similar content editing projects you've worked on?

2. What is your approach to editing content for clarity and engagement?

3. How do you handle feedback and revisions during the editing process?

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Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.


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Frequently asked
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A content editor is a professional who improves the quality, readability, and effectiveness of written content. They ensure the content is clear, coherent, and engaging for the target audience. Their work involves reviewing and revising the content's structure, tone, style, and messaging.

A content editor is a professional who improves the quality, readability, and effectiveness of written content. They ensure the content is clear, coherent, and engaging for the target audience. Their work involves reviewing and revising the content's structure, tone, style, and messaging.

Hiring a content editor on Contra provides access to top freelance talent without the hassle of middlemen or commissions. You can review their profiles, collaborate efficiently, and manage contracts and payments all in one place.

A freelance content editor reviews and refines written content to ensure it meets its intended purpose. They may work on a variety of content types, including blogs, social media posts, website content, and publications. Their goal is to enhance the overall quality and effectiveness of the content.

You can post your project requirements on Contra. Content editors who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of content editors and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Content editors are needed for a wide variety of content, including blogs, articles, social media posts, website copy, email marketing campaigns, whitepapers, eBooks, and video scripts. Any type of content that requires careful editing and attention to detail can benefit from the skills of a content editor.

The cost of hiring a content editor on Contra can vary based on their experience, skills, and the scope of your project. Generally, the cost for content editors on Contra ranges from $36 to $40 per hour.

Freelance content editors are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. The funds are held in escrow at the beginning of the project and are released after you approve the deliverables for each milestone, or automatically within three days.

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