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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 ...

FeverUp

Regional Editor - Secret Chicago

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$90K - $98K/yr

Liaise with regional Managing Editors and the Executive Editor of North America to share weekly ... Work with our legal team to coordinate contracts, and Terms & Conditions as needed. * Leading the ...

Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY

$62K - $66K/yr

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor for its Workman imprints to manage 20-25 ... Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof

Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY

$62K - $66K/yr

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor for its Workman imprints to manage 20-25 ... Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof

Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor for its Workman imprints to manage 20-25 ... Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof

BryceTech

Senior Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and ... Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading * Coordinate with ...

BryceTech

Senior Editor

Arlington, VA

With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and ... Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading * Coordinate with ...

BryceTech

Senior Editor

Arlington, VA

With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and ... Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading * Coordinate with ...

Omni Inclusive

Proofreader/Copyeditor

Fact-check all copy. Check content against an in-house style guide and the AP Style Book. Understand and adhere to brand voice, tone and style. Handle multiple projects simultaneously and respect ...

Scholastic Corporation

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

This entails assigning, requesting photos, editing copy, inputting copy edits, doing final reads ... As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ...

Scholastic

Senior Editor

New York, NY

This entails assigning, requesting photos, editing copy, inputting copy edits, doing final reads ... As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ...

Hachette Book Group

Editor, Basic Venture

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

The Basic Books Group is a division of Hachette Book Group dedicated to making the world smarter by ... and jacket copy, etc. * Supervising the production process by acting as the in-house liaison ...

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As of Jul 19, 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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,809 per year, or $28.8 per hour.
Developmental Editor

Developmental Editor

Manning Publications Co

Shelter Island, NY • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Manning Publication publishes books for technology professionals including programmers, system administrators, designers, architects, managers and others. We care about the quality of our books, and we think of our authors as the most valuable part of our business. We work with our authors to coax out of them the best writing they can produce. We consult with technical experts on book proposals and manuscripts, and we may use as many as two dozen reviewers in various stages of preparing a manuscript. The abilities of each author are nurtured to encourage him or her to write a first-rate book.
Job Description
Developmental editor
Manning Publications Co. seeks Developmental Editors to work directly with book authors to create high-quality manuscripts on time. Ideal candidates are critical thinkers who skillfully identify and articulate weaknesses in a manuscript's organization and writing, adopt a coaching/mentoring role with authors, firmly but diplomatically communicate with authors, work both independently and in a distributed team environment, and reliably meet deadlines. Candidates must possess passing knowledge of software concepts and technologies (such as mobile application development, responsive design, cloud computing, big data and analytics, and agile and lean development). This is a great position for someone looking for part-time work (15-20 hours a week).
Primary duties
  • Coach authors on techniques for how to teach difficult or important concepts in their manuscript
  • Identify opportunities for authors to improve organization, presentation, clarity, and value to the book's intended audience
  • Continually assess manuscript content at a high level
  • Manage the book-development process so that authors are completing manuscripts by due dates
  • Ensure that manuscripts adhere to Manning's writing guidelines
  • Provide project status and content assessment to publisher, acquisition editor, development manager and other Manning staff
  • Contribute to the ongoing assessment and improvement of editorial procedures and standards
  • Perform occasional tasks related to the marketing of books

Please note: This position does not include copy editing duties
Must have requirements
  • General understanding of technical concepts, software development, and current industry trends
  • 1+ years previous substantive editing experience
  • Must be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week (primarily during U.S. business hours).
  • Strong project- and time-management skills
  • Excellent organization and multitasking skills
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, and other tools required in an online environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable communicating via email, Skype, and phone
  • Must have remote office setup (computer, Internet and email access, reliable phone line)

Preferred qualifications
Previous experience in a book publishing environment
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Email your resume and two references with job DE-2018-8 in the subject line. If selected for an interview, be prepared to complete an editing sample. This is a freelance, telecommute opportunity (no travel).

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