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Job descriptions, scorecards, and structured interview guides — built specifically for editorial hiring. Free to use.
Job Description
Copy Editor — Job Description Template
A complete job description for a mid-level copy editor role, including required skills, bonus skills, and key responsibilities.
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Job Description
Senior Editor — Job Description Template
Job description for a senior editor responsible for line editing, developmental editing, and managing junior staff.
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Job Description
Proofreader — Job Description Template
Freelance-friendly proofreader JD covering mechanical accuracy, style-sheet adherence, and typical turnaround.
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Scorecard
Editorial Hiring Scorecard
A structured scorecard used after each interview stage — weights skills vs. culture vs. ownership, reduces hiring bias.
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Interview Guide
Structured Interview Guide — Copy Editor
Eight structured questions with rubric, probing follow-ups, and scoring anchors. Designed to be administered the same way by every interviewer.
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Interview Guide
Structured Interview Guide — Senior Editor
Eight structured questions covering line editing, managing freelancers, handling author pushback, and case-study responses.
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Reference Check
Editorial Reference Check Script
Eleven-question reference-check script tailored to editorial roles. Gets past "she was great" into specific, usable evidence.
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Offer Letter
Editor — Offer Letter Template
An offer letter covering role, compensation, style-guide ownership, IP assignment, and confidentiality.
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Candidate Comms
Post-Assessment Rejection Email
A kind, specific rejection email for candidates who completed an assessment but weren't selected. Offers optional score feedback.
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