Copy Editor for Teen Magazine

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Scope of Work: Copy Editor – Move Over Bob Magazine, Issue One Project Type: Freelance Contract Project Duration: Approximately 2 weeks (Estimated Start: June 16) Total Pages: 48 pages (including front/back cover) Audience: Young women (ages 12–22), with an emphasis on 8th-12th grade Overview Move Over Bob Magazine is a print publication for teen girls that spotlights real women in construction, the trades lifestyle, and career exploration. It’s designed to shift narratives and help girls see the construction as a creative, empowering, and accessible career path. We’re looking for an experienced copy editor with a strong sense of voice, attention to detail, and a track record of working with Gen Z content. Your job will be to polish and unify what’s already written, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with the Move Over Bob brand voice: smart, confident, age-appropriate, empowering, and a little cheeky (without being cringey or condescending). Deliverables -Review and edit all editorial content across 48 pages (~20,000 words), including: -Feature stories -Q&A interviews -Career explainers -Sidebar content -Captions, pull quotes, and headlines -Ensure consistent tone, formatting, and voice throughout the issue -Light line editing for grammar, clarity, flow, and teen readability -Flag anything that feels off-brand, too adult, overly promotional, or unclear -Offer recommendations for minor rewrites where needed (no original writing or sourcing expected) What We’ll Provide -Full draft of the magazine in Google Docs -Brand and tone guidelines -Editorial contact for questions and direction -Timeline for first and final pass based on layout needs Ideal Candidate -Experienced editor or proofreader, ideally with a background in teen/youth, magazine, or education content -Excellent instincts around voice, readability, and structure -Familiarity with inclusive and age-appropriate language for Gen Z audiences -Reliable and responsive communicator comfortable working on deadline Timeline We expect all editing to be completed within two weeks of project start, with two rounds of review built into the schedule. Specific dates to be confirmed upon hire. To apply please send: A short note of interest 2–3 relevant editing or writing samples Rate expectations (flat rate preferred; hourly okay with estimate)

Keyword: Brand Designer

Grammar & Syntax Review Proofreading Copy Editing English Copywriting Content Writing