How much does a Freelance Editor make in the United States? The average Freelance Editor salary in the United States is $65,497 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $57,516 and $74,621. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Freelance Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $50,251 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $57,516 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $65,497 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $74,621 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $82,929 US March 26, 2024
25% $57,516 10% $50,251 90% $82,929 75% $74,621 $65,497 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Noyack Logistics - New York , NY
Job Description Job Description The Role We're seeking a talented CFA or CFP to Freelance Editor to refine and enhance our online finance curriculum. This pivotal role involves working closely with our content creators to produce engaging, informative, and user-friendly educational materials. Key Responsibilities Edit and Refine Content: Elevate the clarity, coherence, and appeal of our curriculum, focusing on alternative investments and wealth management topics. Collaborate with Experts: Work with finance professionals to ensure accuracy and relevance. Audience Engagement: Tailor content to resonate with 21-39 year olds interetsed in gaining financial literacy to become self-directed investors. Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards of educational content, ensuring it's informative, engaging, and aligned with our mission. You Are A registered CFA or CFP - Mandatory requirement A great writer with at least 10 years of financial writing experience Experienced: Proven track record in e
- 1 day ago
Badger Agency - New York , NY
Badger Agency works with a growing roster of influential clients including P&G, Pepsico, Target and Dicks Sporting Goods among others. After announcing that they would no longer create work that objectifies women, the Agency took home Advertising Ages coveted Small Agency of the Year award and was named One to Watch in 2020. We bring soul and beauty to all the work that we create. The Agency has also received three Cannes Lions for its #NoKidsInCages campaign. We are seeking a passionate, inspirational Producer to join our team What we Seek Badger Agency is looking for freelance editors & content creators who specialize / have experience in the world of social media. We are looking for people who LOVE social media: you find it creative, you find it fun, you find it inspiring. We are looking for MAKERS: you shoot, you edit, you love graphics. Those with a focus on & love for beauty is a bonus! If this is you, our production team would love to meet you! by Jobble
- 1 day ago
Onward Search - Providence , RI
Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nations leading brands. Were looking to hire a Freelance Copy Editor/Proofreader for a mutual insurer of auto, home, life, marine, and annuities. If you have a love of words, a keen eye for detail, a problem-solving approach to content organization and editing, and a commitment to accuracy, we want to hear from you! 3-5 years of experience as a Copy Editor/Proofreader with healthcare, insurance or other regulated industry experience. Hybrid on site 3 days/week in Providence, RI Metro Area. 4 - 6 months with opportunity to extend. Pay: $30 - $40 hourly Responsibilities: You will be proofing and editing a wide variety of materials including marketing documents, web content, sales brochures, product instructions, packaging labels, HR/benefits, long form documents and email communications. Provide awareness of larger-scope issues of sense, logic, factual accuracy, and adhere
- 1 day ago
Filmless - Seattle , WA
Company Description We have an ambitious mission at Filmless: provide the fastest, easiest, and most affordable way for companies to get professional videos. As a rapidly growing company, we're searching for individuals as determined as us who are ready to step up, take ownership, and wear as many hats as needed to achieve the highest level of success. Check out the videos on our website before applying so that you know what kind of videos we create: http://www.filmless.com/ Job Description We're looking for the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in size from startups to Fortune 500s. This is a work from home job so you can work from any city, state, or country. Specifically, you should be able to: Edit kick ass videos that tell compelling visual stories Create and customize pro After Effects graphics Chose awesome music, SFX, and sound bytes Implement creative decision making Collaborate with clients and team members Qualifications Must have a r
- 1 day ago
Location: Los Angeles, CA. **POSITION SUMMARY** The Foundation is looking for an In-House Photographer. The primary responsibility of this role is to create and deliver compelling ecomm product photography, original social and digital content and seasonal campaign stories. **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Coordinate, direct, and execute in-house ECOMM product photography shoots in a timely manner * Execute flat lay, grids and ghost mannequin product shots, including planning and lighting for each asset * Edit and retouch ecomm product photography * Contribute to art direction of in-house ECOMM product photography shoots. * Assist in planning photoshoot calendar * Collaborate with various brand teams on strategy and direction of editorial and original content photography for ECOMM, Digital, and Social. * Edit/Make selects and size/crop photographs for editorial and original content photography for ECOMM, Digital, and Social. * Collaborate on photography style guides for photo as well as communica
- 1 day ago
Skai - Chicago , IL
MULTIMEDIA VIDEO DESIGNER Ready to take your career to the next level? Skai (formally Kenshoo) is looking for the best and the brightest to join our family. We're proud of our industry-leading digital marketing software but we're even prouder of the people behind it. That's where you come in! Our work environment is very fast-paced and entrepreneurial. We work hard, we play hard, and we always do whatever it takes to delight our customers. Skai is seeking a highly skilled Multimedia Video Designer to join our in-house marketing creative team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in video editing, motion graphics design, and video production. They will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and delivering engaging video content across various platforms. This role will report to Skai’s Sr. Director of Brand & Creative. Skai is an omnichannel marketing platform that helps advertisers manage and optimize campaigns on some of the world's biggest publishers - Google, F
- 2 days ago

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    Editor I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Freelance Editor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Editor III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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