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Assistant Book Copy Editor Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Dlapiper

Legal Specialist, Copy Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

Summary The Legal Specialist, Copy Editor, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm ... * Assist in developing and maintaining style guides, editing standards, and narrative best ...

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 ...

The Elizabeth Hospice

Editor

Deerfield, IL · On-site

... Assist Managers, Test Development with the production of meeting materials. e) Attends and ... copy of written and computerized examinations. 2. Other Duties (5%) a) Understands and adheres to ...

Sourcebooks

Senior Production Editor

Naperville, IL · On-site

Manage Advance Reader Copy (ARC) production to support Marketing and Sales deadlines. * Collaborate ... book by book, we have changed more than 300 million lives. Join us as we change 300 million more!

Sourcebooks LLC

Senior Production Editor

Naperville, IL · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

Manage Advance Reader Copy (ARC) production to support Marketing and Sales deadlines. * Collaborate ... book by book, we have changed more than 300 million lives. Join us as we change 300 million more!

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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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Infographic showing various Assistant Book Copy Editor job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Copy Editor

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Chicago, IL • On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Description:
Position Summary
A Copy Editor is responsible for copy editing student dissertations to ensure that documents adhere to standard grammar and punctuation rules and the formatting requirements developed by both The Chicago School and The American Psychological Association Publication Manual.
Principle Duties
Dissertation Copy Editing
• Accurately read student dissertations for logic and consistency promptly.
• Identify and correct grammar, spelling, syntax, format, style, and punctuation errors.
• Provide work samples that will assist students with formatting and style.
• Provide students with feedback about APA style and the requirements of The Chicago School.
• Assist students with formatting margins, pagination, citations, layout, tables, figures, and appendices so that they adhere to all dissertation guidelines established by The Chicago School.
• Ensure that all references are correctly formatted and that they have been correctly and consistently cited in the dissertation.
• Confer with students on what tasks they must perform to complete their dissertations.
• Answer student questions about copy editing, referencing and citations, formatting, and completing dissertation copy editing promptly.
• Assist students with printing a high-quality, ready-to-bind dissertation.
• Maintain accurate and complete student drafts, process, and progress records.
Other
• Retain all copies of student drafts, records, and correspondence until The Chicago School has approved the student's dissertation.
• Maintain accurate and complete billing records.
• Respond to emails within 24 hours.
• Communicate as needed with the Manuscript Preparation Office Manager regarding student progress.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student names and results.
• Uphold the highest standards of collegial and professional conduct with all The Chicago School community members.
Position Qualifications
A Master's degree in English or a similar field with experience teaching writing and/or editing (or the equivalent preparation) is preferred. Individuals with a BA and relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of English grammar and spelling and a working familiarity with the APA writing style.
Excellent organizational, detail-oriented, and communication skills are required. Applicants must also be able to work independently by email, phone, and video conference.
Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, email, and video conferencing proficiency, are required.
The Chicago School has received national recognition for its institutional commitment to diversity and intercultural education. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an appreciation, enthusiasm, and commitment to diversity in all endeavors. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $$40-$45 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/
The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

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