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Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

Hire and supervise freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and review their work ... legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ... legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

New York, NY · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ... legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ... legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Rogers, AR · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ... legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ... legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 ...

Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh

Copy Editor

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$53K - $79K/yr

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ... legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Copy Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$53K - $71K/yr

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ... legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 ...

Marencor

Legal Assist - Admin

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

... freelance backgrounds will be considered), excellent communication skills *** Job Details: This ... PDF editing tools Experience with iManage, PowerPoint, and federal/state e-filing systems ...

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How much do freelance legal editor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance legal editor in the United States is $66,461.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $92,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by a freelance legal editor?

Freelance Legal Editors are typically responsible for reviewing, editing, and proofreading legal documents such as contracts, briefs, articles, and court filings to ensure accuracy and clarity. They often work independently and must efficiently manage multiple projects and deadlines for various clients, which can be challenging without the structure of a traditional team environment. Additionally, keeping up with changing legal standards and citation formats is essential to maintain the quality of work. Successful freelance legal editors build strong communication channels with attorneys, publishers, or legal teams to clarify details and expectations, contributing to a smooth workflow and repeat business.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance legal editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Legal Editor, you need in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, strong grammar and writing skills, and often a background in law or legal studies. Familiarity with legal research databases, editing software like Microsoft Word with track changes, and citation systems such as Bluebook or APA is often required. Attention to detail, time management, and excellent communication skills set standout candidates apart. These competencies are crucial to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal standards in legal documents and publications.

What does a freelance legal editor do?

A Freelance Legal Editor reviews, edits, and proofreads legal content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal standards. They may work on case law summaries, legal articles, contracts, or other legal documents for law firms, publishers, or legal websites. Their role involves checking citations, improving readability, and ensuring that legal terminology is used correctly. Many freelancers specialize in specific areas of law, such as corporate law, intellectual property, or regulatory compliance.

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Production Editor

Hachette Book Group

New York, NY • On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor for its Workman imprints to manage 20-25 titles per year, from manuscript to bound book, as well as review reprints. The Production Editor will work closely with the editorial, design, and production teams, and will be responsible for managing a variety of nonfiction projects, such as cookbooks, decorating and design books, gardening books, travel books, self-help books, gift books, children's books, stationery, and more. This position will work across the Workman, Artisan, and Black Dog & Leventhal imprints. Please visit workman.com for more information.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage 20-25 original titles per year from manuscript transmittal to bound book using electronic workflow
  • Prepare and code manuscripts for design and typesetting
  • Hire and supervise freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and review their work
  • Review and collate author, editor, and proofreader corrections in Adobe Acrobat
  • Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof
  • Work closely with various in-house departments including editorial, design, and production to troubleshoot and resolve problems that arise and ensure all deadlines are met
  • Comfortable working on books with accelerated schedules
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy throughout each project
  • Attend relevant department and interdepartmental meetings
Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years of production editorial experience required. Experience with heavily illustrated books required.
  • Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills
  • Strong computer skills, including using MS Word (track changes) and Adobe Acrobat (reviewing and collating electronic markup via PDF)
  • Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and conscious language guidelines
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Must be detail- and accuracy-oriented and have the ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality
  • The ability to set and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable working independently and also as part of a team
  • Ability to identify, attract, and retain capable editorial freelancers a plus
  • Children's publishing experience a plus.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation range for this position is $62,000-$66,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
Employment Type: Full-Time

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