MUSEUM SEARCH & REFERENCE
Editor/Copy Editor/Writer
REMOTE, WORK FROM HOME
Part Time
Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
aPPLY HERE
Museum Search & Reference, an executive search firm, seeks an Editor/Copy Editor/Writer familiar with museum language to edit reports, proposals, planning documents, and digital/online copy. Must be quick, accurate, and deadline-driven, with experience handling fast-turnaround copyedits as well as longer-form writing that needs structure, clarity, consistency, and voice.
Qualifications: Background in English, journalism, publishing, communications, or museum work. Professional editing judgment and can use a style guide. Can catch grammar and proofreading errors, and can flag unclear, misleading, unsupported, or inappropriate content, or AI-generated hallucinations. Self-directed and comfortable working remotely with an entirely remote team.
Flexible hours, but responsiveness and deadline reliability are essential. Remote, hourly, 2-10 hours/week, with availability for quick-turnaround assignments.
How to Apply
To apply in confidence, submit application online HERE by August 28, 2026.
A complete application should include:
1) A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
2) A resume.
Apply early; applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Work samples will be required for finalists.
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