Freelance Editor

A Freelance Editor is an independent professional who offers editorial services on a contractual basis, working with a diverse range of clients including authors, publishers, businesses, and academic institutions, and is responsible for reviewing and refining written content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and overall quality.

Freelance Editors' duties encompass proofreading for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors, editing for style and coherence, and collaborating closely with writers to enhance the structure and flow of the material, whilst also managing their own schedules, client communications, and business operations to meet project deadlines and maintain professional relationships.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a freelance editor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA50118

Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $15,817
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40118

Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Writing)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,810
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design)

On Campus
3 years
$24,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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