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VIZ Media

Copy Editor

San Francisco, CA

$72K - $78K/yr

Knowledge of book publishing, comics, manga, or anime * Experience with Adobe Acrobat Work Environment & Schedule Location: The Copy Editor position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco ...

UCB

US Copy Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$115.50K/yr

About the role As a US Copy Editor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the editorial and ... Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and ...

UCB

US Copy Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$88K - $115.50K/yr

About the role As a US Copy Editor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the editorial and ... Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and ...

Dow Jones

Copy Editor - Energy Markets (OPIS)

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$70K - $90K/yr

As Copy Editor for OPIS, a Dow Jones Company, you will ensure that all written content is accurate ... audience * Assist with Content Management System (CMS) entry to ensure proper tagging * Format ...

Crossway

Editor, Academic Books

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Book Department Editor Reports to : Vice President of Editorial and Director of Editorial, Book Department General Description of Responsibilities : The academic book editor will serve Crossway ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant book copy editor in the United States is $51,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $59,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Book Copy Editor vs Book Proofreader?

AspectAssistant Book Copy EditorBook Proofreader
Primary RoleAssists in editing and refining manuscript content, focusing on clarity, style, and consistencyReviews the final manuscript for grammatical, punctuation, and typographical errors
Skills & CertificationsEditing skills, familiarity with style guides, strong language proficiencyExcellent grammar, attention to detail, knowledge of proofreading marks
Work EnvironmentEditorial teams, publishing houses, freelance projectsPublishing houses, freelance, in-house editing teams
Common UsageAssisting editors, preparing manuscripts for publicationFinal quality check before printing or digital release

While both roles involve working with manuscripts, an Assistant Book Copy Editor focuses on editing content for style and clarity during the editing process, whereas a Book Proofreader primarily checks for grammatical and typographical errors before publication. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in publishing.

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Copy Editor

Copy Editor

VIZ Media

San Francisco, CA

$72K - $78K/yr

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Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime, is looking for a Copy Editor to join our Editorial team. The Copy Editor is responsible for editing copy that appears in VIZ Media's print and digital publications-including chapters, graphic novels, trade books, novels, catalogs, and promotional materials-for errors of grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, accuracy, and completeness. The Copy Editor implements the guidelines for the overall quality and style standards of VIZ Publishing products.

What you'll do:

  • Copyedit lettered pages of graphic novels, simultaneous serializations, manuscripts, and any other assigned text for accuracy and clarity
  • Proofread mechanicals and layouts of covers and miscellaneous text for graphic novels and other books
  • Proofread bluelines of interior pages and miscellaneous text for graphic novels and other books
  • Check for consistency and integrity of layout elements, including art, logos, ISBNs, and prices
  • Enforce and update in-house style guides, consulting the Chicago Manual of Style
  • Make recommendations to editors and designers to arrive at the best solutions for narrative flow and legibility
  • Autonomously manage workflow and set project priorities, meeting departmental production schedule deadlines while accommodating ad hoc rush projects
  • Work with Copy Chief to identify and address any issues affecting the copyediting and proofreading stages of the Publishing production process
  • Process books for reprinting, coordinating with Production and Publishing Operations staff

The ideal candidate has:

  • 3+ years of copyediting experience, preferably in a publishing environment
  • Excellent English language skills, including knowledge of grammar and style
  • Profession experience with standard style guides such as Chicago Manual of Style
  • Experience creating style sheets
  • Ability to improve copy and maintain continuity in assigned projects
  • Ability to make both business-oriented and creative judgments
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective time management
  • Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, Communications, or related fields from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience

Additional preferred skills/knowledge:

  • Knowledge of book publishing, comics, manga, or anime
  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat

Work Environment & Schedule

Location: The Copy Editor position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area. VIZ Media operates on a hybrid schedule with 1 day of work onsite at our downtown San Francisco office expected weekly.

Schedule: This is a Regular Full-Time position (40 hours per week) with core hours of 10 am to 4 pm with flexibility outside of core hours.

Compensation: $72,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation

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