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The New Republic

Copy Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$66K/yr

The New Republic is looking for an experienced full-time copy editor to edit The TNR Blue Book, our new morning newsletter devoted to covering Democrats and progressive groups, and other editorial ...

The New Republic

Copy Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$66K/yr

The New Republic is looking for an experienced full-time copy editor to edit The TNR Blue Book, our new morning newsletter devoted to covering Democrats and progressive groups, and other editorial ...

smartdept. inc.

Copy Editor

Ada, MI · On-site

This is a fully remote, ongoing as-needed contract opportunity . This client needs a reliable copy editor they can hand content to and trust it comes back clean, accurate, and consistent. Healthcare, ...

Mondo

Copy Editor x2-3

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Copy Editor Location-Type: Remote Start Date: July 20, 2026 Duration ... Contract through March 2027 Hours : Approximately 2.5 months at 10 hrs/week for back catalog ...

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 ...

Associated Press

Live Blog Editor (Remote)

Carlsbad, CA · Remote

$53K - $85K/yr

... copy on tight deadlines * Familiarity with best practices in SEO, social media strategy and ... This position is covered by The Associated Press' contract with the News Media Guild, which ...

Wayne State University

Assistant Editor

Detroit, MI · On-site

Assistin editing book manuscripts; identifying and overseeing freelancers, electroniccoding and ... Work activities requireinterfacing with freelancers (copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, etc ...

Associated Press

Live Blog Editor (Remote)

Carlsbad, CA · On-site +1

$53K - $85K/yr

... copy on tight deadlines * Familiarity with best practices in SEO, social media strategy and ... This position is covered by The Associated Press' contract with the News Media Guild, which ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract book copy editor in the United States is $28.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Book Copy Editor vs Contract Manuscript Editor?

AspectContract Book Copy EditorContract Manuscript Editor
CredentialsEditing certifications, strong language skillsEditing certifications, academic or publishing background
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, freelance projectsAcademic, publishing, or research institutions
Industry UsageBook publishing, editing for print and digitalAcademic publishing, research editing
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on editing published or upcoming booksFocus on editing scholarly or research manuscripts

The main difference between a Contract Book Copy Editor and a Contract Manuscript Editor lies in their focus and work context. A Contract Book Copy Editor primarily works on editing published or soon-to-be-published books, ensuring clarity, consistency, and correctness. In contrast, a Contract Manuscript Editor often works on academic or research manuscripts, focusing on content accuracy and scholarly standards. Both roles require strong editing credentials and industry experience, but their target projects and environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Contract Book Copy Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,809 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

Copy Editor

The New Republic

New York, NY • On-site

$66K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

The New Republic is looking for an experienced full-time copy editor to edit The TNR Blue Book, our new morning newsletter devoted to covering Democrats and progressive groups, and other editorial newsletters, while supporting our current copy editor on NewRepublic.com as needed.

The ideal candidate is a fast, careful editor with a sharp eye for detail who can seamlessly pivot between newsletter production, marketing emails, and news. The candidate should be organized and know how to prioritize assignments and manage their schedule.

Additional Requirements:

  • At least seven years of copyediting experience, preferably at a news website or magazine.
  • Experience with basic fact-checking.
  • Familiarity with AP style and the ability to help maintain TNR's style guide while designing effective systems to update staff of both house and AP style changes.
  • Comfort learning third-party applications, building editorial newsletters, and managing newsletter production and distribution to subscribers.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the right candidate to copyedit The TNR Blue Book, Fighting Words, and Power Mad, and our online news coverage. Candidates will be required to complete a copyediting test prior to interviews.

This is a full-time position. Please note the unique hours: Because The TNR Blue Book goes out early to subscribers and some fresh content is produced in the early morning, the hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. The minimum salary for this role is $66,000.

The position is covered by the collective-bargaining agreement between The New Republic and The NewsGuild of New York, CWA Local 31003, AFL-CIO.

The New Republic is committed to diversity and encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, people with criminal records, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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