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How much do remote academic editing jobs pay per year?

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.

What is remote academic editing?

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.

What challenges do remote academic editors face, and how can they be managed?

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.

Editor/Grant Writer, Department of Surgery

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$77K - $119K/yr

Full-time

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

About Us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK! Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Department of Surgery is a hub of innovative translational and clinical research. We are seeking an Editor / Grant Writer to join our 20-member editorial team and play a critical role in advancing the department's academic and research mission. In this role, you will partner closely with faculty to enhance grant applications, manuscripts, and other scholarly materials through expert editing, coordination, and project management.
Role Overview:
  • Edit, write, and coordinate academic, research, and grant-related documents, including highly technical materials under tight deadlines
  • Provide substantive, stylistic, and copy editing support to faculty across a broad range of research initiatives
  • Identify peer-reviewed funding opportunities and collaborate with investigators to match opportunities with appropriate applicants
  • Support grant development activities, including proposal coordination and submission planning
  • Partner with investigators and departmental staff to ensure timely, accurate submission of grant proposals
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high editorial and organizational standards
  • Contribute to maximizing external funding for the Department of Surgery's research programs

Key Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of grant submission and/or project coordination experience OR
  • Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in publishing, editing, or managing scholarly content (preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience with grant-related documents in an academic or research-intensive environment
  • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, technical publishing standards, and editorial best practices
  • Microsoft Word; bibliographic/reference management software (e.g., EndNote)
  • Preferred: Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, QuarkXPress or InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Experience with new media, print, and web-based writing and editing processes
  • American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Board of Editors in the Life Science University of Chicago Medical Writing & Editing Program certification preferred.

Core Skills:
  • Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-focused approach to supporting faculty and stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving project needs
  • Ability to understand, synthesize, and communicate complex scientific and medical information
  • Strong organizational skills for managing electronic and print data and materials

Additional Information:
  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours
  • Location: remote
  • Reporting to: Department of Surgery leadership / Editorial Management

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Pay Range: $77,100.00 - $119,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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