Senior Editor, Books
Washington, DC · On-site
Description POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book ...
New
Washington, DC · On-site
Description POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book ...
New
Washington, DC · On-site
Description POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book ...
New
Washington, DC · On-site
$76K - $87K/yr
POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book manuscripts ...
New
Washington, DC · On-site
$76K - $87K/yr
POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book manuscripts ...
New
Washington, DC · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book manuscripts ...
Posted today
Washington, DC · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book manuscripts ...
Posted today
Washington, DC · On-site
$105K - $180K/yr
This editor will work with a small team responsible for making regular selections of books, under the direction of our Books leadership, announcing those selections to our community of subscribers ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$105K - $180K/yr
This editor will work with a small team responsible for making regular selections of books, under the direction of our Books leadership, announcing those selections to our community of subscribers ...
$105K - $180K/yr
This editor will work with a small team responsible for making regular selections of books, under the direction of our Books leadership, announcing those selections to our community of subscribers ...
$105K - $180K/yr
This editor will work with a small team responsible for making regular selections of books, under the direction of our Books leadership, announcing those selections to our community of subscribers ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$58K - $65K/yr
This position will be responsible for editing and coordinating the production of reports, books, and other research projects for all research departments. In addition, this person will edit website ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$58K - $65K/yr
This position will be responsible for editing and coordinating the production of reports, books, and other research projects for all research departments. In addition, this person will edit website ...
Washington, DC · On-site
The Editor leads the development, review, and release of assigned print and digital publishing ... Major Functions and Responsibilities Provide project management and editorial support for books ...
Washington, DC · On-site
The Editor leads the development, review, and release of assigned print and digital publishing ... Major Functions and Responsibilities Provide project management and editorial support for books ...
Washington, DC · On-site
Major Functions and Responsibilities Provide project management and editorial support for books ... Provides editing, copyediting, and proofreading for communications and projects across the ...
Washington, DC · On-site
Major Functions and Responsibilities Provide project management and editorial support for books ... Provides editing, copyediting, and proofreading for communications and projects across the ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$65K/yr
The Editor leads the development, review, and release of assigned print and digital publishing ... Major Functions and Responsibilities Provide project management and editorial support for books ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$65K/yr
The Editor leads the development, review, and release of assigned print and digital publishing ... Major Functions and Responsibilities Provide project management and editorial support for books ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$106K - $145K/yr
... FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News ... Work directly with Managing Editors & Deputy Managing Editors on newsgathering strategies and ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$106K - $145K/yr
... FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News ... Work directly with Managing Editors & Deputy Managing Editors on newsgathering strategies and ...
As a Scientific & Technical Editor supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you ... Develop, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and ...
As a Scientific & Technical Editor supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you ... Develop, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and ...
As a Scientific & Technical Editor supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you ... Develop, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and ...
As a Scientific & Technical Editor supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you ... Develop, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$56K - $59K/yr
As a Scientific & Technical Editor supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you ... Develop, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$56K - $59K/yr
As a Scientific & Technical Editor supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you ... Develop, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and ...
Reston, VA · On-site
The Quality Assurance Editor works across deliverable types-including Incident Position Descriptions (IPDs), Position Task Books (PTBs), Incident Position Standards (IPS), instructional materials ...
Reston, VA · On-site
The Quality Assurance Editor works across deliverable types-including Incident Position Descriptions (IPDs), Position Task Books (PTBs), Incident Position Standards (IPS), instructional materials ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$102K - $120K/yr
... FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News ... FOX News Digital is seeking a Senior Homepage and Social Media Editor to help shape how audiences ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$102K - $120K/yr
... FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News ... FOX News Digital is seeking a Senior Homepage and Social Media Editor to help shape how audiences ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$74K - $90K/yr
... FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News ... FOX News Digital is seeking an Associate Homepage and Social Media Editor to help shape how ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$74K - $90K/yr
... FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News ... FOX News Digital is seeking an Associate Homepage and Social Media Editor to help shape how ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$56K - $59K/yr
As a Scientific & Technical Editor supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you ... Develop, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$56K - $59K/yr
As a Scientific & Technical Editor supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you ... Develop, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and ...
... or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents ... skills in English and editing. * Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on language ...
... or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents ... skills in English and editing. * Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on language ...
... or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents ... skills in English and editing. * Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on language ...
... or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents ... skills in English and editing. * Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on language ...
... or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents ... skills in English and editing. * Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on language ...
... or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents ... skills in English and editing. * Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on language ...
| Aspect | Books Editor | Books Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Typically a bachelor's degree in English, Literature, or related field; editing experience | Usually a bachelor's degree in English, Literature, or creative writing; strong writing portfolio |
| Work Environment | Publishing houses, editing firms, freelance editing | Independent, publishing companies, freelance writing |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used by publishers to refine manuscripts before publication | Used by publishers, authors, or freelancers to create original content |
| Common Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding editing roles, responsibilities, and skills | Understanding writing roles, skills, and career paths |
The main difference between a Books Editor and a Books Writer lies in their roles: editors focus on refining and improving manuscripts, ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality, while writers create original content from scratch. Both roles require strong language skills and relevant education, but their day-to-day tasks and career paths differ significantly.

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POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book manuscripts; managing manuscript work flow and editorial schedules; performing editorial and production-related tasks for individual projects; managing approved freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers; serving as liaison with authors and volume editors; and working closely with the Prepress Manager and Production staff throughout the production process. Incumbent supports all steps required to bring books and other assigned products to market and maintain ongoing products, provide input on new products as needed, and provide editorial project management with the team involved in content development, production, and marketing. Products may include chapters, books, webinars, ebooks and apps, and consolidations of content from existing books, journals, video, and news.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
COMPETENCIES
The Senior Editor's performance on these duties and responsibilities will be measured using the following competencies:
SCOPE & IMPACT
COMPLEXITY, PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION-MAKING
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT & AUTHORITY
ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE
SUPERVISION
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
EOE, including disability/vets