Empowerly

Essay Editor

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Hiring Remotely in USA

Remote

Mid level

Edtech

The Role

Part-time, remote essay editors provide human-only, asynchronous feedback to high-school applicants focusing on clarity, structure, grammar, style, storytelling, and voice. Editors must claim essays via the platform and return comprehensive edits within 24 hours, with consistent availability during the peak season (August–January). Prior editing or tutoring experience and college admissions familiarity are preferred.

Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for part-time, experienced essay editors for high school students. We prefer editors with a professional writing background (e.g. print magazines, newspapers, blogging) as well as an academic background in the writing field. We also prefer editors with admissions experience or college counseling experience, though this is not required.

Many of our students apply for top 50 colleges, including UCs and Ivy League schools. We particularly have many aspiring pre-med students (BS/MD programs) and computer science students. Our students are looking for editors to provide detailed, constructive feedback to help them differentiate themselves from other competitive applicants through their voice in their essays.

Essay editors are expected to edit dozens of essays throughout the admissions process, and the busy season for this role is between August and January of each year, with November, December, and January being busiest. Editors are taught how to find essays that have been submitted for editing through Empowerly’s website and provide comprehensive feedback. Essays can come in at any time of day or night, and editors who are available are expected to claim the essay and submit edits within a 24 hour timeframe.

Requirements and Responsibilities

Essay Refinement and Editing
Asynchronously provide written constructive feedback on drafts, focusing on clarity, structure and coherence, grammar, style, and overall impact.
All feedback will be provided by a human as the use of AI is strictly prohibited in the essay editing process.
Help students enhance storytelling, strengthen their voice, and convey their intended messages through technical writing skills.
Have consistent availability throughout our peak season of August through January to provide feedback to students within 24 hours.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Graduated from a top 50 university in the United States.
Background in college admissions preferred, not mandatory.
Prior experience in editing, tutoring, or coaching writing, preferably with high school students.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
Ability to provide 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.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
Master's degree in a related field
Graduated from a top 50 U.S. university
Professional writing background (print magazines, newspapers, blogging)
Background in college admissions or college counseling
Prior experience editing, tutoring, or coaching writing (preferably with high school students)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills
Ability to provide 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
Consistent availability August through January and ability to return edits within 24 hours
All feedback must be provided by a human; use of AI is strictly prohibited
Asynchronously provide written constructive feedback focusing on clarity, structure, coherence, grammar, style, and overall impact

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Flexible Benefits — Remote-first roles and flexible scheduling, particularly for counselor positions, enable location independence and control over working hours.
Healthcare Strength — Multiple recent job postings list medical, dental, and vision insurance as part of the package for full-time corporate roles.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) is included in several postings, indicating availability of retirement savings support for eligible roles.

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The Company

HQ: San Francisco, California

75 Employees

What We Do

Empowerly is designed to make college admissions guidance accessible to all through data-driven education technology. Our platform uses algorithms and human expertise to match students with their best-match counselors who will assess their applicant competitiveness at top U.S. colleges and universities. We empower students with the tools they need to successfully navigate the complexities of college preparation, program acceptance, and beyond.