Copywriter (Contract) – Remote

If you’re the kind of writer who can take a rough brief, find the real point, and ship clean copy fast, ACE needs you. You’ll support a mission-driven online college with high-quality marketing content across blogs, landing pages, and more, while keeping brand voice, editorial standards, and SEO tight.

About American College of Education
American College of Education (ACE) is a virtual-first institution founded in 2005, focused on delivering high-quality, affordable, and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and real-world application. ACE is mission-driven, socially conscious, and committed to community impact.

Schedule
Contract
Up to 15 hours per week
Remote (U.S.)
Hourly rate: $38.00/hour
Remote internet requirement: minimum 50 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload
Not eligible if residing in: Alaska, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, South Dakota, or Alabama

What You’ll Do

  • Write copy for blog posts, landing pages, press releases, and other marketing content as needed
  • Develop clear, engaging, audience-focused copy across multiple subject areas
  • Research topics and validate sources for credibility, accuracy, and relevance
  • Copyedit and refine content to match brand editorial standards and SEO guidelines
  • Translate briefs, outlines, or rough concepts into polished final deliverables
  • Revise copy based on stakeholder feedback, performance insights, or changing requirements
  • Manage multiple assignments at once while consistently meeting deadlines
  • Maintain accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all content

What You Need

  • 2+ years of professional copywriting experience (agency, in-house, or freelance)
  • Experience writing across formats: blogs, web pages, email, social, and/or campaigns
  • Strong copyediting, proofreading, and clarity-first writing skills
  • Solid research ability, including vetting sources for trustworthiness and timeliness
  • Working knowledge of SEO principles and keyword usage
  • Comfort using AI tools for editing and refinement (with awareness that heavy AI use may need to be disclosed internally if it exceeds 50% of responsibilities)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and handle tight deadlines
  • Portfolio or writing samples required
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications or marketing preferred

Benefits
Contract role (no benefits listed for contractors in the posting)
ACE highlights a virtual-first culture with a strong mission and community focus, and notes multiple workplace awards in prior years

If you’re applying, make sure your portfolio shows range (web + longform + conversion copy) and that your samples are clean, skimmable, and SEO-aware.

Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…

APPLY HERE.