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Word On Fire

Associate Academic Editor

Rochester, MN · On-site +1

$65K - $80K/yr

Write and review book indices and bibliographies * Help to manage Word on Fire Academic web pages and content Requirements * Master's degree in a core discipline of the humanities, preferably ...

Word On Fire

Associate Academic Editor

Rochester, MN

$65K - $80K/yr

Write and review book indices and bibliographies * Help to manage Word on Fire Academic web pages and content Requirements * Master's degree in a core discipline of the humanities, preferably ...

IMC

Index Options Volatility Trader

Chicago, IL

Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings. We ... Collaborate with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team * Work closely with our best ...

IMC

Index Options Volatility Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$250K/yr

Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings. We ... Collaborate with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team * Work closely with our best ...

IMC

Index Options Volatility Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$225 - $275/hr

Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings. We ... Collaborate with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team * Work closely with our best ...

Trading Interview

$225 - $275/hr

Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings. We ... Collaborate with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team * Work closely with our best ...

Hachette Book Group

Finance Director, Sales

New York, NY · Hybrid

$125K - $150K/yr

Hachette Book Group is seeking a strategic and highly analytical Finance Director to join our ... Advanced Excel skills are essential (xlookup, index/match, pivots, etc). * Excellent communication ...

Hachette Book Group

Finance Director, Sales

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Hachette Book Group is seeking a strategic and highly analytical Finance Director to join our ... Advanced Excel skills are essential (xlookup, index/match, pivots, etc). * Excellent communication ...

Crossway

Editor, Academic Books

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Managing book projects through the editing, typesetting, proofreading, and indexing phases, concluding with handoff to the Manufacturing Department * Interacting with typesetters to provide all that ...

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How much do book indexing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for book indexing in the United States is $72,895.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is book indexing?

A book indexing job involves analyzing a book's content and creating an organized, alphabetical list of key topics, names, and concepts with corresponding page numbers. Professional indexers ensure that readers can quickly find relevant information by carefully structuring entries and cross-references. This job requires attention to detail, familiarity with indexing software, and a solid understanding of the book's subject matter. Many indexers work as freelancers or are hired by publishers to enhance a book’s usability.

What does a book indexer do?

A Book Indexer typically starts by thoroughly reviewing the manuscript to understand its content and structure. Indexers then use specialized software or manual methods to identify keywords, concepts, and significant topics to include in the index. Communication with authors or editors may be necessary to clarify ambiguities and ensure accuracy. Deadlines can be tight, especially near publication, so effective time management is essential. The role is often freelance or remote, offering flexibility with opportunities to work on a variety of subjects and publications.

What skills and qualifications are needed for book indexing?

To thrive as a Book Indexer, you need excellent reading comprehension, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills, often backed by a degree in English, library science, or a related field. Familiarity with indexing software such as CINDEX or SKY Index, and knowledge of publishing standards or indexing certification, are valuable assets. Outstanding time management, communication skills, and the ability to work independently set exceptional indexers apart. These skills enable accurate and efficient creation of user-friendly indexes that enhance the quality and usability of published works.

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Infographic showing various Book Indexing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,895 per year, or $35 per hour.

Associate Academic Editor

Word On Fire

Rochester, MN • On-site, Remote

$65K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Associate Academic Editor
Reports to Director of Word on Fire Academic
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into-or back to-the Catholic faith.
The Associate Academic Editor (AAE) works with the imprint head of Word on Fire Academic (WOFA) to carry out the imprint's objectives. Key responsibilities of the role demand both scholarly training and experience as a manuscript editor. The AAE serves both as an in-house scholarly reviewer and as an acquisitions agent who follows certain scholarly topics and discourses and identifies prospective projects and authors. The AAE also contributes to the preparation of manuscripts as a developmental editor, copyeditor, proofreader, or as a writer of book indices and bibliographies.
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate essay and book manuscripts, assessing the quality of scholarship and fit in relation to the publishing objectives of WOFA
  • Assist in planning and hosting conferences
  • Participate in key conferences, meet and contact new authors, and work broadly to extend the journal's network of contributors and supporters through various outreach activities
  • Give input on policy, scope, and direction of book and journal publishing endeavors, regularly assessing the success of the imprint in achieving its goals and maintaining high scholarly standards
  • Conduct acquisitions research in collaboration with the imprint head to develop and refine new book projects and identify prospective authors in light of publishing objectives
  • Maintain familiarity with research and literature in assigned fields and topics in order both to maintain competency as a scholarly peer reviewer in those topics and to identify key authors and discourses to be cultivated by WOFA
  • Copyedit book and essay manuscripts
  • Write and review book indices and bibliographies
  • Help to manage Word on Fire Academic web pages and content

Requirements
  • Master's degree in a core discipline of the humanities, preferably biblical studies, theology, or philosophy
  • Professional experience in essential manuscript editing tasks such as copyediting and proofreading
  • Experience in scholarly research and writing
  • Strong communication and social skills, suitable for networking within academic communities
  • Extensive familiarity with the essential literature of the Catholic tradition, including the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Church's defining magisterial documents, and the writings of its greatest doctors
  • Practicing faith and commitment to the Catholic Church and to the mission of Word on Fire

Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in a core discipline of the humanities, preferably biblical studies, theology, or philosophy
  • Familiarity with the key style manuals used in the humanities, especially The Chicago Manual of Style, Kate Turabian's Manual for Writers, and the SBL (Society of Biblical Literature) manual
  • Prior experience in scholarly publishing
  • Foreign language competencies, especially in the primary languages of Catholic theology: Latin, Greek, German, and French
  • Established network of contacts in the Catholic academy
  • Familiarity with the writings and work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire

Compensation and Benefits
The estimated base pay range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 annually. Word on Fire determines individual compensation on several factors, including but not limited to, experience, skills, alignment with the role's responsibilities, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for annual merit increases based on individual performance.
Word on Fire also offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:
  • Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
  • Access to Word on Fire's incredible wealth of content and resources, and more!

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

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