About Kalkomey
Kalkomey Enterprises is the trusted guide to outdoor success. Every year, millions of people rely on our platform to gain the knowledge and confidence needed to safely explore the outdoors.
Since 1995, Kalkomey has partnered with government agencies across North America to deliver the education that powers responsible outdoor recreation. Our courses and technology platforms support certification programs used by wildlife, parks, and boating agencies while helping outdoor enthusiasts develop the skills needed to safely enjoy activities like hunting, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling.
Today, Kalkomey offers more than 360 online learning experiences supported by integrated web and mobile applications. Together, these solutions help make outdoor recreation more accessible, responsible, and safe for generations to come.
We believe education builds confidence, and confidence opens the door to the outdoors.
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented
Content Editor Contractor to support our growing content program. This role will serve as the first line of editorial review for blog content produced by freelance contributors, ensuring all content meets our standards for quality, accuracy, and brand voice.
The primary goal of this role is to maintain editorial excellence while enabling the internal team to focus on strategic planning and campaign execution. This contractor will also support a developing programmatic content approach, where speed to market and scalability are critical to capturing high-volume search opportunities.
What You'll Do
- Review and edit incoming blog content for:
- Grammar, clarity, tone, and voice
- Accuracy and authenticity (hunting, fishing, boating topics)
- Brand consistency and formatting
- Alignment with content briefs (keywords, structure, key points)
- Perform light SEO optimization (headers, readability, keyword usage)
- Provide clear, actionable editorial feedback to direct report (Content Marketing Specialist)
- Identify and escalate major content gaps or factual inaccuracies
- Ensure consistency and quality across all published blog content
- Maintain timely turnaround of edits and revisions
- Support early-stage programmatic content efforts focused on speed and volume
What You'll Need
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a content editor, copy editor, or content manager
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to editorial standards
- Ability to quickly identify inconsistencies in terminology, tone, and accuracy
- Working knowledge of SEO and content marketing fundamentals
- Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Strapi, Publii, Contentful)
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and collaboration tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bonus Skills (Preferred)
- Familiarity with hunting, boating, fishing, or outdoor recreation topics
- Exposure to programmatic or high-volume content production workflows
- Experience using tools such as ClickUp, NDash, Bynder, or similar platforms
- Experience using AI tools for content edits (ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly, etc)
Competencies
Communication: Clearly delivers feedback and collaborates effectively with internal teams and external contributors
Dependability: Consistently meets deadlines and manages workload with minimal oversight
Problem Solving: Identifies content gaps or issues and proactively recommends solutions
Results-Focused: Balances quality and efficiency to meet production timelines
Content Quality Control: Maintains high editorial standards across all content outputs
Brand Alignment: Ensures all content reflects brand voice, tone, and positioning consistently
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent editing of high-quality, publication-ready content
- Reduced editorial workload for internal team members
- Faster turnaround times for content production
- Strong alignment with brand voice and SEO objectives
- Scalable support for programmatic content initiatives