Copy Editor (EDITORIAL & PUBLISHING) – $60/hr – $90/hr
Pareto.Ai is hiring experienced Copy Editors to collaborate with a leading AI lab on a groundbreaking project. The focus is on creating high-fidelity computer-use exercises that capture real film and video editing workflows—complete with starting context, step-by-step actions, decision points, and final deliverables.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This project is about documenting your end-to-end workflow as a film and video editing expert.
You’ll pick a specific task you do in your editing work and create a complete guide that shows:
- What you start with – The instructions, information, or materials you receive at the beginning (e.g., raw footage, client brief, script, style references, audio files)
- Your step-by-step process – Exactly what you do from start to finish in your editing workflow
- Time for each step – How long each part of the task takes
- Tools you use – Any software, equipment, or resources needed (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, After Effects, color grading tools, audio mixing software)
- Quality checklist – A detailed scoring guide that explains what makes the final result good vs. poor
In simple terms: We need to capture your complete film and video editing workflow—creating a manual that would let someone else learn to do your task exactly the way you do it, complete with timing, tools, and a way to measure if they did it well. This documents your expertise from the moment you receive a project to delivering the final edited product.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of professional experience in Copy Editing, Editorial Services, or closely related publishing field
- Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and style conventions (AP, Chicago, MLA, APA)
- Experience editing for multiple formats (books, journals, magazines, digital content, or corporate communications)
- English fluency (native or near-native proficiency required)
- Technical aptitude strongly preferred—proficiency with editing software, content management systems, and collaboration platforms
- Exceptional written communication—ability to transform implicit expertise into explicit, reproducible instructions
- Tool proficiency with standard editorial software and platforms—specifically Microsoft Word (Track Changes), Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, style guide references, grammar checking tools (e.g., PerfectIt), and project management systems
PROJECT TIMELINE
- Pilot phase: 1-week paid pilot to demonstrate capabilities
- Extended engagement: Successful pilots lead to 2-month contracts with potential for extension or full-time opportunities
- Time commitment: 10 hours per week during contract phases
COMPENSATION & CONTRACT
- Hourly rate: $60–$90/hr USD
- Employment type: Independent contractor to Pareto
- Geographic flexibility: Remote work from anywhere;
- Visa requirements: We cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates
APPLICATION & ONBOARDING PROCESS
The application process includes:
- Approving your application to be considered
- Registering on Pareto’s AI Training platform
- Completing a brief screening questionnaire
- Participating in the paid calibration exercise
- Starting your 1-week pilot upon acceptance
ABOUT PARETO.AI
Pareto is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. We help top AI labs accelerate progress by integrating expert human knowledge across domains. Our work directly contributes to making AI systems more reliable, safe, and genuinely helpful.