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Word On Fire

Associate Academic Editor

Rochester, MN · On-site +1

$65K - $80K/yr

Remote Employment Type: Full-time Responsibilities * Evaluate essay and book manuscripts, assessing ... Professional experience in essential manuscript editing tasks such as copyediting and proofreading

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote academic editing in the United States is $55,572.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Academic Editing job involves reviewing and refining academic papers, theses, dissertations, and research articles from scholars, students, and researchers. Editors check for clarity, coherence, grammar, and adherence to specific formatting styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). This work is done remotely, allowing flexibility in work hours and location. Strong language skills, subject expertise, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed for remote academic editing?

To thrive in Remote Academic Editing, you need advanced proficiency in academic writing conventions, subject matter expertise, and a high degree of language accuracy, typically demonstrated by an academic degree and prior editing experience. Familiarity with reference management tools, style guides (such as APA, MLA, or Chicago), and editorial platforms is often required. Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and strong communication skills are valuable soft skills in this field. These qualifications are crucial for ensuring the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of edited academic materials in a remote work setting.

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Remote academic editors often encounter challenges such as working with tight deadlines, interpreting diverse style requirements from authors across various disciplines, and managing time efficiently without direct supervision. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload are essential to overcoming these issues. Many editors find it helpful to communicate proactively with authors and colleagues to clarify expectations and track project progress. Additionally, staying current with editorial standards and using advanced editing tools can streamline the editing process and reduce errors. Embracing these strategies can help ensure success and satisfaction in a remote academic editing role.

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Infographic showing various Remote Academic Editing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,572 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Associate Academic Editor

Word On Fire

Rochester, MN • On-site, Remote

$65K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Associate Academic Editor
Reports to Director of Word on Fire Academic
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into-or back to-the Catholic faith.
The Associate Academic Editor (AAE) works with the imprint head of Word on Fire Academic (WOFA) to carry out the imprint's objectives. Key responsibilities of the role demand both scholarly training and experience as a manuscript editor. The AAE serves both as an in-house scholarly reviewer and as an acquisitions agent who follows certain scholarly topics and discourses and identifies prospective projects and authors. The AAE also contributes to the preparation of manuscripts as a developmental editor, copyeditor, proofreader, or as a writer of book indices and bibliographies.
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate essay and book manuscripts, assessing the quality of scholarship and fit in relation to the publishing objectives of WOFA
  • Assist in planning and hosting conferences
  • Participate in key conferences, meet and contact new authors, and work broadly to extend the journal's network of contributors and supporters through various outreach activities
  • Give input on policy, scope, and direction of book and journal publishing endeavors, regularly assessing the success of the imprint in achieving its goals and maintaining high scholarly standards
  • Conduct acquisitions research in collaboration with the imprint head to develop and refine new book projects and identify prospective authors in light of publishing objectives
  • Maintain familiarity with research and literature in assigned fields and topics in order both to maintain competency as a scholarly peer reviewer in those topics and to identify key authors and discourses to be cultivated by WOFA
  • Copyedit book and essay manuscripts
  • Write and review book indices and bibliographies
  • Help to manage Word on Fire Academic web pages and content

Requirements
  • 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 proofreading
  • Experience in scholarly research and writing
  • Strong communication and social skills, suitable for networking within academic communities
  • Extensive familiarity with the essential literature of the Catholic tradition, including the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Church's defining magisterial documents, and the writings of its greatest doctors
  • Practicing faith and commitment to the Catholic Church and to the mission of Word on Fire

Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in a core discipline of the humanities, preferably biblical studies, theology, or philosophy
  • Familiarity with the key style manuals used in the humanities, especially The Chicago Manual of Style, Kate Turabian's Manual for Writers, and the SBL (Society of Biblical Literature) manual
  • Prior experience in scholarly publishing
  • Foreign language competencies, especially in the primary languages of Catholic theology: Latin, Greek, German, and French
  • Established network of contacts in the Catholic academy
  • Familiarity with the writings and work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire

Compensation and Benefits
The estimated base pay range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 annually. Word on Fire determines individual compensation on several factors, including but not limited to, experience, skills, alignment with the role's responsibilities, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for annual merit increases based on individual performance.
Word on Fire also offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:
  • Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
  • Access to Word on Fire's incredible wealth of content and resources, and more!

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

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