Essay Editor

5 hours, 26 minutes ago
Part-time
Junior
Technical Writing and Documentation
Empowerly

Empowerly

Empowerly provides personalized college admissions counseling services, utilizing data-driven algorithms to help students successfully navigate the competitive landscape of college applications, boasting a 98% success rate.

Diversified Consumer Services
11-50
Founded 2017
$2M raised

Description

  • Provide asynchronous written feedback on student essay drafts.
  • Edit essays for clarity, structure, coherence, grammar, style, and overall impact.
  • Help students strengthen storytelling and express their intended message more effectively.
  • Review and edit dozens of essays throughout the admissions cycle.
  • Use Empowerly’s website to locate submitted essays and claim available assignments.
  • Return completed edits within 24 hours when available.
  • Maintain consistent availability during the peak season from August through January.
  • Deliver feedback manually without using AI in the editing process.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • Graduated from a top 50 university in the United States.
  • Prior experience in editing, tutoring, or coaching writing, preferably with high school students.
  • Professional writing background such as print magazines, newspapers, or blogging is preferred.
  • Academic background in writing is preferred.
  • Admissions experience or college counseling experience is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
  • Ability to give constructive criticism in a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental manner.
  • Patience and empathy for students navigating the college application process.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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