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How much do contract manuscript reviewer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract manuscript reviewer in the United States is $29.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Contract Manuscript Reviewers are professionals who are hired on a contractual basis to evaluate, critique, and provide feedback on academic or literary manuscripts before they are published. Their responsibilities typically include assessing the quality, originality, and relevance of the content, as well as checking for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to publication standards. They may work for academic journals, publishing houses, or as independent reviewers. These reviewers help ensure that only high-quality and credible work is published. Their feedback is valuable for authors to improve their manuscripts and for publishers to maintain their reputation.

What are some common challenges faced by Contract Manuscript Reviewers and how can they be managed?

Contract Manuscript Reviewers often face tight deadlines and must balance multiple manuscripts at once, making time management a key challenge. Additionally, reviewers need to stay updated on the latest research and ethical guidelines to ensure thorough and unbiased reviews. Clear communication with editors and authors is essential, especially when providing constructive feedback or requesting revisions. Developing strong organizational skills and setting aside dedicated review time can help manage workload and maintain high-quality assessments.

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To thrive as a Contract Manuscript Reviewer, you need a strong background in the relevant academic or scientific field, experience with scholarly publishing standards, and advanced analytical reading skills. Familiarity with manuscript tracking systems, citation management tools, and peer review platforms is typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and clear written communication are essential soft skills for providing constructive feedback and maintaining publication quality. These capabilities ensure rigorous, fair, and timely manuscript evaluations, supporting the integrity and advancement of scholarly research.
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Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Position: Duck Creek Manuscript Developer
Locat
ion: Mayfield, OH (Remote)
Posit
ion Type: Long Term Contract
Role Summary:
  • The Duck Creek Manuscript Developer Onshore will be responsible for leading and supporting the enhancement modernization and stabilization of Duck Creek Policy manuscripts for Commercial P&C insurance implementations.
  • This role requires strong hands-on expertise in Duck Creek Policy DCT DCOD direct experience with DCOD migration programs and the ability to work closely with client stakeholders' business teams and offshore delivery teams to ensure compliant high-quality solutions.
  • The onshore role carries additional responsibility for technical coordination solution reviews issue triage and delivery alignment acting as a bridge between client teams and offshore developers Experience with AD Authoring Advanced Development is preferred

Key Responsibilities:
  • Duck Creek Manuscript Development:
  • Lead the design development and enhancement of Duck Creek manuscripts to support business regulatory and underwriting requirements
  • Review and approve updates to Policy transactions rules and workflows implemented within Duck Creek Policy
  • Ensure manuscript changes follow Duck Creek best practices are reusable performant and compliant with client standards
  • Provide technical guidance and review support to offshore manuscript development teams
  • Duck Creek Policy DCOD Migration:
  • Act as the onshore technical SME for Duck Creek Policy DCTDCOD implementations and modernization initiatives
  • Lead and support DCOD migration activities including manuscript refactoring functional validation and postmigration stabilization
  • Work closely with architects leads and client stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from legacy OnPrem solutions to DCOD architecture
  • Own and drive resolution of defects and issues arising from DCOD migration upgrades and platform changes
  • AD Advanced Development Preferred:
  • Contribute to complex manuscript logic advanced authoring patterns and custom policy rule extensions
  • Guide the use of Authoring AD capabilities to implement scalable and maintainable configurations
  • Coordinate with integration and QA teams to ensure end-to-end functional correctness across policy flows
  • Onshore Coordination Governance:
  • Serve as the primary onshore technical point of contact for manuscript related activities
  • Collaborate with business analysts QA leads and delivery managers to clarify requirements and resolve dependencies
  • Participate in design discussions defect triage calls release readiness reviews and client status meetings
  • Provide technical oversight to ensure offshore deliverables meet timeline quality and compliance expectations

Required Experience:
  • 7 - 11 years of overall IT experience
  • 5 years of hands-on experience in Duck Creek Policy development
  • Strong experience in Duck Creek Manuscript development and maintenance
  • Proven experience working on DCOD migration or upgrade programs in an onshore capacity
  • Prior experience in PC Insurance Commercial or Personal Lines preferred

Required Skills:
  • Core Technical Skills:
  • Duck Creek Policy DCT DCOD
  • Duck Creek Manuscript Development
  • Policy rule configuration transaction logic and workflow customization
  • DCOD migration support and postmigration stabilization
  • Defect analysis debugging regression validation and production support
  • Insurance Domain Skills:
  • Strong understanding of P&C Insurance fundamentals
  • End-to-end Policy lifecycle Quote Bind Issue Endorsement Renewal
  • Experience supporting underwriting and regulatory driven policy changes