Top Editor Jobs in Chicago, IL

Performs quality control review and copyediting of pharmaceutical clinical and regulatory documents. Verifies factual accuracy against cited sources, resolves discrepancies, manages multiple assignments, and supports process improvement. Trains junior QC staff and medical writers, contributes to cross-functional study teams, and ensures adherence to FDA, EU, ICH, ISO, and style-guide requirements.

Oversee photo editing, visual research, and multi-platform photo production for WSJ. Magazine and Style News. Lead fashion shoots and other visual projects from concept through delivery, collaborate with editors, reporters, photographers, and creative partners, produce digital assets, pitch innovative visual approaches, manage budgets, negotiate contractor rates, and support mobile-first, socially engaging content.

Commission, write, edit, and publish 2–3 scientifically robust ecology blog posts monthly. Develop content ideas with the Assistant Editor, proofread submissions, support research-summary copy-editing, and promote posts through social media. The editor may also conduct author interviews for video and podcasts, attend relevant events, and network with ecologists. This remote voluntary role requires approximately 8–10 hours per month and offers training in Canva and WordPress.

Lead and manage a team of writers, video producers, and social creatives across Central US and Canada. Maintain editorial standards and brand voice, set regional content strategy, analyze KPIs to inform growth, collaborate with cross-functional teams (social, PR, legal, marketing), represent the network at events, and oversee hiring and contracts to maximize city-level audience reach.

Translate and edit Thai-to-English and English-to-Thai vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts for a U.S. government client. Meet tight one-to-two-day deadlines, maintain accurate formatting, communicate effectively, and accept freelance assignments as needed. The contractor must be a U.S. citizen, undergo a Tier 1 background investigation with fingerprinting, and provide per-word rates.

Remote freelance translator/editor translating between Korean and English for U.S. government documents, including vital records, legal documents, certificates, and academic transcripts. Requires U.S. citizenship, Tier 1 background investigation with fingerprinting, native Korean and near-native English, translation experience, excellent formatting skills, current Windows software, reliable deadline management, and availability for short-turnaround assignments.

Translate and edit Nepali-English documents for a U.S. government client, including vital records, legal documents, certificates, and academic transcripts. The contractor must maintain excellent formatting, meet one- to two-day deadlines, provide per-word rates, accept assignments as needed, and complete a Tier 1 background investigation with fingerprinting.

The Copy Editor is responsible for editing student dissertations for grammar, punctuation, formatting, and adherence to APA style while providing feedback and maintaining records.

Creates and edits short- and long-form digital content and infographics, ensuring accuracy, clarity, quality, and adherence to editorial standards. Reviews contributor work, coordinates multiple contributors, monitors communications and topical trends, and provides scientific communication expertise. The role requires familiarity with Earth sciences and space technology, supports internet-based communication and outreach, is fully remote, and involves occasional travel.

Manages production editorial processes for adult fiction and nonfiction books from manuscript through bound book, including paperback conversions. Responsibilities include electronic styling, copyediting, proofreading, indexing, freelancer management, page-proof revisions, jacket and ancillary copy review, quality control, scheduling coordination, workflow tracking, and compliance with editorial, legal, and departmental procedures.

Curate and publish breaking financial and corporate news on the NewsPlus platform. Monitor real-time news flow, tag and optimize content in the CMS, package newsletter briefings, and collaborate with global Dow Jones teams while working flexible, shift-based schedules.

Curate and publish WSJ content across digital platforms, combining expert copy-editing with platform programming. Make real-time audience-driven packaging, write SEO-optimized headlines and alerts, apply metadata and in-house coding, troubleshoot publishing issues, and collaborate with reporters and global production hubs to maximize engagement while upholding editorial standards.

Translate and edit Amharic-to-English documents (vital records, legal documents, certificates, transcripts) for a U.S. government client. Produce accurate, well-formatted translations under tight deadlines, provide per-word rates, and accept assignments on an ongoing freelance basis while complying with required background checks.

Remote freelance translator/editor for a U.S. government client translating and editing Thai↔English vital records, legal documents, certificates, and academic transcripts. Requires U.S. citizenship and a Tier 1 background check. Candidates must be native Thai speakers with near-native English, hold a relevant bachelor's degree, have 3–5 years' experience, be deadline-driven with strong formatting skills, use up-to-date Windows software, and provide per-word rates.

Lead and manage NBA newsroom coverage, assign and edit breaking news, generate and plan story ideas, mentor reporters and editors, coordinate with audio/video teams, optimize audience engagement, and publish via WordPress.

Edit long-form podcast episodes, short-form social clips, sizzle reels, and live-event visuals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adapt content for platforms, manage assets, apply motion graphics, perform color correction and audio cleanup, QC captions, and deliver high-quality videos on quick turnarounds.

Lead the creation of revenue-generating accounting lists and rankings by designing methodologies, gathering and analyzing data, managing the full editorial lifecycle, writing and editing content, and collaborating with marketing, SEO, revenue, and multimedia teams. Build datasets, ensure quality control, and engage industry stakeholders; may represent the brand and develop community and events.

Edit, rewrite, and proofread long-form digital content in English and Spanish. Ensure AP style, factual accuracy, tone alignment, and structural flow. Act as final reviewer, implement feedback, and help grow clients online presence.

Freelance bilingual (English/French) content editor responsible for preparing, editing, fact-checking, and improving web content across industry verticals. Ensure AP style, adapt tone to audiences, implement feedback, and act as final approver while meeting deadlines and collaborating remotely.

Unpaid 3-6 month video editor internship assembling recorded footage into finished projects for broadcast. Responsibilities include trimming and sequencing footage, creating rough and final cuts, adding music/dialogue/graphics/effects, ensuring continuity, consulting with production, and using current editing and compositing technologies.

Assist the editor-in-chief with managing and scheduling published material, proofread and select articles, co-manage a 3-5 writer staff, schedule press releases, and maintain social media marketing presence.

Edit and assemble news-entertainment video pieces from raw footage, create shot decision lists from scripts, gather and compile b-roll, and apply animation/transition techniques per production briefs. Collaborate with the production team to deliver engaging weekly content during a 3–6 month unpaid remote internship.

Lead daily news coverage across broadcast, digital, podcasts and print; plan assignments, edit audio and text, report as needed, set coverage priorities, and train staff to maintain editorial standards.

Design and produce images and videos for social media, blogs, and ads while adhering to brand guidelines. Retouch and manipulate images, use graphic design software, collaborate with team members to develop concepts, incorporate feedback, and deliver projects on deadline.

Review, edit, and audit AI-assisted legal opinions and caselaw content for accuracy. Identify legal issues, determine precedential impact, apply history/treatment lettering, verify source material, meet production targets, resolve complex editorial questions, and suggest guideline or workflow improvements.