Column Five is a B2B marketing agency that specializes in brand and content marketing for SaaS companies.

We're hiring a part-time copy editor/copywriter (20 hours/week, PST business hours) with senior-level B2B/tech/SaaS experience to work exclusively with one of our clients for one year, from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. 

HOURLY RATE: $40–$60, depending on experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR PART TIME COPY EDITOR/COPYWRITER

• 4+ years of professional copy editing experience in B2B tech, SaaS, or developer-focused content with some writing experience
• Proficiency in enforcing brand style guides (AP Style) for consistency across all content
• Portfolio demonstrating ability to edit and refine complex technical content into clear, compelling copy
• Strong research abilities and thorough fact-checking skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to spot minute errors and inconsistencies
• Experience editing both short-form and long-form content across various marketing materials
• Able to self-manage multiple projects and thrive in an autonomous work environment
• Comfort working in Google Docs (tracking changes) and making edits directly in Figma
• Strong client-facing communication skills, as this role will often interface directly with the client team
• Based in the United States (California is preferred) and willing to work 20 hours during PST
• Must be willing to travel to the client location in San Francisco, semi-regularly
• Must be available to start in January 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Copy edit short- and long-form content for client website, collateral, and marketing campaigns
• Polish and refine existing copy to translate complex tech concepts into compelling, motivating content
• Work with the creative team through regular copy/design critiques and feedback sessions.
• Edit and repurpose messaging for corporate marketing deliverables, ensuring brand guideline compliance
• Edit content for executive, legal, and marketing audiences with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and credibility.
• Preserve technical nuance while improving readability and logical flow for target audiences.
• Manage multiple editing projects while maintaining precision and attention to detail in fast-moving environments.
• Stay organized and track comments/feedback across stakeholders.
• Serve as the point of contact for copy deliverables.
• Attend meetings for project kick-offs, feedback gathering, and style guide updates.
• Communicate project updates and collaborate via Slack and Asana
• Handle fast, high-volume work with tight deadlines

JOB PERKS

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A fun, engaged, and inclusive team
• Remote-first company in USA
• Part-time eligible benefits:
  • Generous 401(k) savings plan 
  • Accrued sick leave

COMPENSATION
Compensation is dependent upon experience. This role is part-time, 20 hours weekly to start and has a possibility to be full time in the future. The hourly rate range for this role is: $40–$60.

LOCATION
We are a distributed- or remote-first company. We are open to working with you if you live anywhere in the USA, though priority will be given to CA-based individuals due to client location.

WRITING SAMPLES

Please include examples of your work that demonstrate your ability to edit complex technical content into clear, compelling copy. Show before/after examples, and include both short-form and long-form content samples. A copy editing test will be conducted as part of the application process.

HOW TO APPLY

You must apply with a current resume, a link to your online portfolio (student or professional work will be accepted), and a cover letter that includes why you are the right person for Column Five.

No phone calls, please. Although we value the services recruitment agencies provide, at this time we are not leveraging external 3rd party recruitment resources for this search. Should those needs change, we will seek your assistance directly.

Column Five is an Equal Opportunity Employer focused on creating a workplace of belonging. We encourage applicants from all walks of life and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, and other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process, let us know.

Note to applicants: On our application, we have an optional section that collects the federal equal employment opportunity data, known as an EEO-1 report. This report collects demographic workforce data including race/ethnicity, sex and job categories. Because it is a federally regulated program, we are not able to modify the categories. We acknowledge that some of the designations are not inclusive to all identities. For example, the data does not designate a non-binary gender option and may not coincide with how you identify in other ways.

Column Five is not currently required to report this data.