Remote | Ideally based in Shanghai | Paid per article | Flexible, autonomous role

We’re building a new Shanghai lifestyle and expat directory and are looking for a reliable freelance editor/content writer to help turn drafts into polished, engaging, and locally relevant articles.

This is a remote role, though we’d ideally like someone based in Shanghai who understands the city, its neighbourhoods, dining scene, expat life, and local practicalities.

Paid per piece/article, with pay negotiable depending on experience and the level of editing required.

Job Details:

Responsibilities:

-Write and edit articles for clarity, tone, accuracy, and flow.
-Add local insight, practical detail, and a human touch.
-Check facts, names, locations, and general accuracy where needed.
-Help maintain a consistent style across the site.
-Work with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

-Strong written English.
-Good attention to detail.
-Ideally based in Shanghai, or at least very familiar with the city.
-Comfortable editing and ideally writing from scratch.
-Able to work independently and manage your own time.

Benefit:

-Fully remote work.
-Paid per article/piece.
-High autonomy and flexible working.
-A start-up environment with room for the right person to grow.
-Potential for other opportunities and longer-term collaboration if things go well.

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