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This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
Copy and Research Editor
TRAVEL + LEISURE inspires and empowers the world’s most curious and passionate travelers to travel more—and travel better. We help elevate reader’s experiences through content and tools that aid in the entire journey, from dreaming to planning to booking to traveling.
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Freelance Copy and Research Editor to join our print editorial team. In this role, you’ll work closely with our copy and research staffers to uphold the magazine’s standards for high-quality and accurate prose.
Assignment Details:
30-40 hours a week
Start date: 1/6/2026
End date: 6 months with a preference to extend
Hourly Rate: $30-$35
Location: Hybrid – In NY office three days per week
Assignment Responsibilities:
Copy editing (60% of the role, to be done alongside the staff copy editor)
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Review text at multiple stages of production, from early manuscripts through final checks
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Flag and resolve issues related to sense, usage, grammar, spelling, and inconsistencies
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Finesse text to conform with Travel + Leisure’s style and voice
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Collaborate with article editors and designers to maintain quality and accuracy under tight deadlines
Fact checking (40% of the role, under the supervision of the senior research editor)
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Fact-check one 3,000-word feature story and several shorter pieces for each issue (11/year)
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Stories will contain complex historical, geographical, and cultural details; must be able to quickly sift through reporters’ backup material for confirmations and be resourceful in finding supplemental primary sources as necessary
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Maintain the delicate balance between accuracy and meeting deadlines as part of the overall editorial workflow
Skills/Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications, marketing, English or related field, or equivalent work experience
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Minimum 2 years experience copy editing consumer-facing editorial content
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Strong editing skills, with the ability to capture and effectively convey brand voice
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Time-management skills that allow for splitting attention among multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to distinguish trusted sources from dubious sources
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A passion for travel
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A collaborative and communicative spirit
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Familiarity with, and interest in, foreign languages and food
People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].
This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
People Inc. is looking for a remote News Updates Editor to write timely content for The Spruce Home. Successful candidates for this position should be passionate and knowledgeable about lifestyle and home content, and should have morning availability in the Eastern Time Zone.
As America’s largest digital and print publisher, reaching millions per month, People Inc. has the power and responsibility to create positive change. We are focusing our hiring efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion to build a team that reflects our mission for racial equity in everything we do.
Assignment Responsibilities:
We are looking for editors who can commit to at least 10-15 hours of work per week. The rate of pay for this role is $25/hr. Applicantsmust live in the United States.
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Pitch and write timely news content for publication on The Spruce Home
Skills/Experience:
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At least 2 years experience writing or editing home or lifestyle media, preferably for a news publication or magazine
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Comfortable with internet research and creating/tracking Google alerts
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Skilled in sourcing subject matter experts and conducting interviews
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Journalism experience strongly preferred
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Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to adopt an established brand voice and adhere to style guidelines
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Comfortable with content management systems, including WordPress
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Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately
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Comfortable working remotely
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Access to a smartphone, computer (not a tablet),and a secure internet connection
About Us:
People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].
This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
People Inc. is looking for a remote content update editor for PEOPLE. As a content update editor, you will join our Quality Team, a team of remote editors, producers, and fact checkers who work on our sizable library of existing articles to improve the reader experience, drive additional traffic, and ensure the accuracy of all of our content. Update editors may revise outdated information, polish dull or error-ridden copy, and expand text to ensure articles are detailed and comprehensive.
Assignment Responsibilities:
We are looking for content update editors who can commit to at least 20 hours of work per week. The rate of pay for this role is $28-30/hr. Applicants must live in the United States.
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Research, write, and perform revisions, updates, and rewrites to content as needed according to specific project instructions and brand guidelines
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Fact check and copy edit on top of any larger revisions and updates
Skills/Experience:
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At least 3 years experience writing or editing entertainment, pop culture, or celebrity-focused content
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Strong writing and editing skills and familiarity with writing in AP Style
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Familiar with the PEOPLE brand and voice and entertainment/celebrity pop culture in general
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Strong research skills. You know what news sources are trustworthy and reliable and also know how to source information on the internet.
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Comfortable with content management systems
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Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately
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You are comfortable working remotely
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You have access to a smartphone, computer (not a tablet),and a secure internet connection
About Us:
People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].