Freelance Proofreader

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Russian Copyeditor Expert (Native Fluency)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $40/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Edit and proofread Russian-language content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and clarity.

Ensure consistency in tone, style, formatting, and terminology across documents.

Improve structure, readability, and logical flow without altering intended meaning.

Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, and factual or structural issues.

Enforce Russian style guide adherence and maintain high editorial standards.

Provide thoughtful feedback to improve overall content quality.

Qualifications

Must-Have

3-5+ years of proven professional experience in copy editing.

Exceptional written and grammatical command of Russian (native proficiency required).

Demonstrated history of high-precision editorial work with minimal error rates.

Extremely high attention to detail and ability to catch subtle inconsistencies.

Strong familiarity with following instructions in a professional written context (GOST, Russian editorial standards, or equivalent).

Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality standards.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

Submit your resume highlighting relevant editorial experience.

Complete the required interview and assessment.

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