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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote academic editing internship in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote academic editing internship?

A Remote Academic Editing Internship is a position where interns work online to review, revise, and improve academic documents such as research papers, theses, or journal articles. The role involves checking grammar, clarity, structure, and adherence to specific formatting or citation styles. Interns often collaborate with students, researchers, or faculty to help elevate the quality of academic writing. This internship typically allows for flexible hours and can be completed from any location with internet access. It is ideal for individuals interested in academic publishing, editing, or furthering their experience in scholarly communication.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a remote academic editing intern, and how do they collaborate with other team members?

As a Remote Academic Editing Intern, your daily tasks typically include reviewing and proofreading academic manuscripts for grammar, style, and clarity, ensuring consistency with specific formatting guidelines. You may also be responsible for providing constructive feedback to authors and working within tight deadlines. Collaboration usually occurs through project management platforms and regular virtual meetings with senior editors or other interns, where you can discuss editing challenges, share best practices, and receive mentorship. This remote structure encourages self-discipline, proactive communication, and a supportive team environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote academic editing intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Academic Editing Intern, you need strong writing, grammar, and research skills, often supported by a background in English, communications, or a relevant academic field. Familiarity with editorial tools such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and citation management software is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to communicate feedback professionally are standout soft skills. These skills ensure high-quality editing, meet publication standards, and facilitate effective collaboration in a remote environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Academic Editing Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 69% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 30% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,333 per year, or $15.5 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 11 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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