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Editor III

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Working with the Editorial Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow, may be asked to review submitted manuscripts for initial decision and in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief, next stage of editorial ...

J. Paul Getty Trust

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Reporting to the Editor in Chief, the Senior Editor will work closely with authors, designers ... Bachelor's degree in the humanities (preferably in English or Art History); Master's degree ...

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Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $113K/yr

Reporting to the Editor in Chief, the Senior Editor will work closely with authors, designers ... Bachelor's degree in the humanities (preferably in English or Art History); Master's degree ...

Word On Fire

Associate Academic Editor

Rochester, MN · On-site +1

$65K - $80K/yr

Master's degree in a core discipline of the humanities, preferably biblical studies, theology, or philosophy * Professional experience in essential manuscript editing tasks such as copyediting and ...

Word On Fire

Associate Academic Editor

Rochester, MN

$65K - $80K/yr

Master's degree in a core discipline of the humanities, preferably biblical studies, theology, or philosophy * Professional experience in essential manuscript editing tasks such as copyediting and ...

Uniglobaltechnologies

This position leads education offerings across humanities, social sciences, journalism, writing, editing, publishing, and general education. The role emphasizes academic quality, program development ...

The Huntington

Writer and Editor

San Marino, CA

Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical ... About the Role The Writer and Editor is a skilled storyteller and editor responsible for producing ...

Northeastern University

Senior Editor

Boston, MA · On-site

... humanities, to name a few. NGN covers newsworthy stories across Northeastern's global system of ... The Senior Editor must be capable of delivering accurate and timely edits across multiple platforms.

Northeastern University

Managing Editor

Boston, MA · On-site

... and the humanities, to name a few. NGN covers newsworthy stories across Northeastern's global ... The Managing Editor will be adept at crafting compelling, SEO-friendly headlines and captions. NGN ...

Northeastern University

... and the humanities, to name a few. NGN covers newsworthy stories across Northeastern's global ... The Managing Editor will be adept at crafting compelling, SEO-friendly headlines and captions. NGN ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for humanities editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a humanities editor?

A Humanities Editor is a professional who reviews, edits, and prepares manuscripts, articles, or books related to subjects in the humanities, such as literature, history, philosophy, and cultural studies. They ensure that content is clear, accurate, and meets academic or publishing standards. Humanities Editors may work for academic journals, publishing houses, or as freelancers, collaborating with authors to refine arguments, improve structure, and correct grammar or citation errors. Their expertise helps ensure that scholarly work is accessible, well-organized, and suitable for its intended audience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a humanities editor?

To thrive as a Humanities Editor, you need a strong background in humanities disciplines, excellent command of language, and experience with academic writing or publishing. Familiarity with editorial tools like Microsoft Word, style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style), and manuscript management systems is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and time management skills help set outstanding editors apart. These competencies are essential for ensuring high-quality publications, maintaining editorial standards, and managing deadlines in scholarly or literary environments.

What are some typical challenges humanities editors face when managing academic manuscripts?

Humanities Editors often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistency in citation styles, clarifying complex arguments, and managing manuscripts that may have varied writing quality. They need to balance maintaining the author's voice with improving clarity and coherence, all while adhering to publication standards. Close collaboration with authors and reviewers is common, requiring strong communication skills and attention to detail. Staying updated on current trends and ethical standards in academic publishing is also crucial for success in this role.

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Web Designer and Digital Humanities Editor: Department of History - UTK

Knoxville, TN • On-site

The University of Tennessee
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, update, and maintain the project's website, ensuring it adheres to best practices for user experience, accessibility, and responsive design.

  • Develop and organize information architecture to ensure logical content layout, organization, and presentation, and monitor the website's security and usability.

  • Generate original online content, digitize microfilm and images of original documents, and assist with document transcription, historical research, and mentoring students.

Job description

The Web Designer and Digital Humanities Editor position is fully grant funded for four years, running from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030. The Designer and Editor will collaborate with other PAJ staff to build, sustain, and expand the project's digital humanities initiatives. Key responsibilities include designing, updating, and maintaining the project's website; enhancing the website according to best practices for user experience, optimized search, current web accessibility standards, and responsive design principles; developing information architecture to ensure logical content layout, organization, and presentation; monitoring the security and usability of the website; and generating original online content. Other responsibilities include digitizing microfilm and images of original documents, as well as making, checking, and formatting document transcriptions; assisting other PAJ staff with original historical research; and mentoring undergraduate and graduate assistants.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. 

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.  

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. 

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.  

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community! 

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree 

  • Experience:

    • Demonstrated experience in web design, including coding, website maintenance, image editing. 

    • Demonstrated experience in historical research using databases and online search tools. 

    • Relevant experience may be gained through coursework, internships, freelance or volunteer work, or professional employment.

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Historical: knowledge of basic US history, 1789-1848, ideally with some knowledge of politics and US-Indian relations; ability to read and accurately transcribe 19th century handwriting; ability to find and use archival finding aids

    • Technical: knowledge of and ability to do TEI coding and to use Wordpress and Omeka; ability to code; detailed knowledge of website design; good skills with image editing

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience: 

    • Experience working with a team on a digital humanities project is preferred.

    • Experience with archival research is also preferred, including identifying, requesting, reading, filming, and transcribing 19th-century manuscripts

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: detailed knowledge of 19th-centry US history is a plus

Work Location 

  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Onsite

Compensation and Benefits 

  • UT market range: MR09
  • Anticipated hiring range: $60,000 - $70,000
  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions 

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:

  • Resume
  • Letter of interest that outlines qualifications for position

To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before September 18, 2026.

About The Department

A long-running and highly regarded project, the Jackson Papers seeks to make widely available the full written record of the seventh U.S. president. Current project staff hold faculty appointments in the UT Department of History and are fully engaged in the intellectual life of the campus and community. Our project office and University library offer rich materials for research, including government records, microfilmed manuscript collections, and major electronic databases.

  • Designing, updating, and maintaining the project's website 
  • Enhancing the website according to best practices for user experience, optimized search, current web accessibility standards, and responsive design principles 
  • Developing information architecture to ensure logical content layout, organization, and presentation 
  • Monitoring the security and usability of the website
  • Generating original online content
  • Digitizing microfilm and images of original documents
  • Making, checking, and formatting document transcriptions 
  • Assisting other PAJ staff with original historical research; and mentoring undergraduate and graduate assistants.

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