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Appalachian State University

Copy Editor

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $28 per Hour

💻 Communications

🗓️ November 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Appalachian State University is hiring a Copy Editor to edit internal and external university communications for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity while ensuring adherence to style guidelines. The Copy Editor will fact-check information, research and write engaging content, collaborate with campus communications liaisons, and assist with updating writing resources.

Highlights
  • Edit a variety of university communications including news releases, website content, social media, and print publications.
  • Ensure adherence to Associated Press Stylebook and in-house style rules.
  • Fact-check names, titles, dates, locations, and figures for accuracy.
  • Research and write engaging copy for multiple channels.
  • Collaborate with communications liaisons across campus units.
  • Maintain and update the university's Writing Style Guide and resource materials.
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred skills include proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Word, familiarity with content management systems, and knowledge of generative AI tools.
  • Starting pay is $28.00 per hour for a part-time (20 hours/week), 11-month position.
  • Applicants must submit three professional writing samples as editable documents and may be required to complete a timed editing test.

Copy Editor Full Description

Copy Editor Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the 
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • Please attach required documents: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References with Contact Information.
  • Applicants must submit a minimum of three (3) professional writing samples to the hiring authority, Jessica Stump at stumpj@appstate.edu . Note: writing samples must be submitted as editable document files (e.g., Word), not as PDFs.
  • Finalists for the position will be asked to complete a timed test to demonstrate their editing skills.

Posting Details
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
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Working Title  | Copy Editor
Location  | Remote
Position Number  | N09650
Department  | University Communications - 540000
 
Position Summary Information 
Minimum Qualifications  | A bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience. Excellent written communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.

License/Certification Required  |
Essential Job Functions  | Copy edit a variety of internal and external university communications — from news releases and remarks, to website content and App State points of pride — for grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, clarity and formatting.
Ensure that university communications adhere to the guidelines of both the Associated Press Stylebook and in-house style rules.

Fact-check university communications — names, titles, dates, locations, figures, etc. — to ensure the copy is accurate.

Research and write engaging copy to be used across a wide variety of university communication channels, including news stories and releases, websites, social media, print publications, advertisements, etc.

Assist in keeping the university’s Writing Style Guide and UComm Writing Team resource materials up to date.

Collaborate with the communications liaisons of App State’s various campus units to gather, research and fact-check information included in university communications.

Other duties, projects and special assignments as required.

Preferred Qualifications  | Superior attention to detail. Strong fact-checking and research skills. Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Word, and familiarity with content management systems. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Good organizational and time management skills. Familiarity with writing style guides, particularly the Associated Press Stylebook. Familiarity with generative AI tools and AI prompt engineering. 1-2 years of copy editing experience. Bilingual communication skills, particularly in English and Spanish, are a plus.

Work Schedule/Hours  | As needed
Number of Hours Per Week  | 20
Number of Months Per Year  | 11
Mandatory Staff  | No
Physical Demands of Position  | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range  | $28.00
 Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations. 

 Posting Details Information 
Posting Date  | 11/07/2025
Closing Date  | 11/21/2025
Open Until Filled  | No
Applicant Pool Preference  | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Please attach required documents: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References with Contact Information. Applicants must submit a minimum of three (3) professional writing samples to the hiring authority, Jessica Stump at stumpj@appstate.edu . Note: writing samples must be submitted as editable document files (e.g., Word), not as PDFs. Finalists for the position will be asked to complete a timed test to demonstrate their editing skills.
Quick Link  | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52487
Posting Number  | 201500696P
Supplemental Questions 
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
  1. Link to Portfolio
Contact Us:
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489

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