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Embedded Shishya

Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... and nonfiction books in the adult division. This person will be involved in, on average, 50 ... Ability to read and implement proofreader's marks * Experience manipulating illustrations and ...

Simon & Schuster, Inc.

$80 - $100/hr

... nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its ... Ability to read and implement proofreader's marks * Experience manipulating illustrations and ...

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How much do nonfiction proofreader jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for nonfiction proofreader in the United States is $27.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Are nonfiction proofreaders still in demand?

Nonfiction proofreaders are still in demand as publishers, authors, and content creators seek accurate and polished materials. The role often requires strong language skills and familiarity with editing tools, and demand remains steady in publishing, academic, and online content sectors.

How can I become a nonfiction proofreader with no experience?

Nonfiction proofreaders review and correct written content for accuracy, grammar, and style. To start without experience, you can build skills through online courses, practice editing with sample texts, and familiarize yourself with editing tools like Microsoft Word or Grammarly; gaining a basic understanding of style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style can also be helpful.

What qualifications do I need to be a nonfiction proofreader?

To become a nonfiction proofreader, strong language skills, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in grammar and style are essential. A background in English, journalism, or related fields, along with experience using editing tools like Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat, can improve job prospects. Certification from proofreading or editing programs can also be beneficial.

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Infographic showing various Nonfiction Proofreader job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 22% Full Time, 77% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 36% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 63% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,520 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

Designer

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Embedded Shishya
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$60 - $80/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Interior Book Designer

Simon & Schuster is seeking an Interior Book Designer to design and layout fiction and nonfiction books in the adult division. This person will be involved in, on average, 50 projects each year.

Ideal Candidate
  • Adobe InDesign expert and book design enthusiast
  • Talented designer with experience designing trade interiors
  • Able to work at all levels, from inputting corrections to building well-structured InDesign files for original designs
  • Understand how composition work impacts downstream processes, including ebook production and future print editions
  • Work collaboratively with Production Editorial to ensure the manuscript and InDesign document are coded complementarily and coding best practices are applied rigorously from manuscript to finished InDesign files
  • Understand book production and printing standards
  • Know the difference between match designs, reflows, conversions, reissues and able to create all of these
Requirements
  • 2+ years of layout experience in Adobe InDesign; expert in InDesign
  • 1 year or more experience designing original book interiors
  • Solid understanding of book composition standards
  • Ability to read and implement proofreader’s marks
  • Experience manipulating illustrations and photos in Photoshop
  • Experience creating and manipulating vector art in Illustrator

This role is open to both hybrid and fully remote candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

Benefits

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO, as well as a Broad Based Ownership program that makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Employees are subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and are eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

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