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How much do remote book publishing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote book publishing in Ohio is $62,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,564.00 and $85,927.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote book publishing?

A Remote Book Publishing job involves working in the publishing industry from a remote location, handling tasks such as editing, proofreading, formatting, marketing, and distribution of books. Roles can vary from editorial positions to design, sales, and project management. Many publishing companies offer remote opportunities, or you can work as a freelancer. Strong communication and digital skills are essential, as most collaboration happens online.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a professional working in remote book publishing?

In a Remote Book Publishing role, your daily tasks often include editing manuscripts, coordinating with authors and designers, overseeing production schedules, and ensuring content meets publishing standards. You’ll typically use project management tools to track progress, communicate with dispersed team members over email or video calls, and review digital proofs for accuracy. Flexibility and organization are key, as you may need to manage several projects at different stages simultaneously. The remote setting allows for greater autonomy, but it also requires proactive communication and strong self-discipline to keep projects moving forward.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in remote book publishing?

To succeed in Remote Book Publishing, you need strong editing, project management, and digital publishing skills, often demonstrated through experience in editorial roles or a relevant degree in English, communications, or publishing. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Microsoft Office, and online content management systems is essential. Excellent communication, time management, and self-motivation are standout soft skills for remote collaboration and meeting project deadlines. These competencies ensure the seamless production, quality, and timely release of books within a distributed remote team environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Book Publishing job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 5% Hybrid, and 95% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,000 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Metadata Student Assistant

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH • On-site, Remote

$14 - $17.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

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Job Title:
Metadata Student Assistant
Department:
Libraries | Content and Access-JM
Metadata is "data about data," or rather information that is used to describe, locate, manage, and preserve information resources, such as a document, audio file, or digital image. Simple examples of metadata include: the title of a book, running time of a movie, or genre of a song.
The Metadata Student Assistant aids Ohio State University Libraries' Metadata Initiatives Librarian and Metadata Specialist with projects related to creating, transforming, and editing non-MARC metadata for the Libraries' Digital Collections (DC). This repository includes a wide variety of digitized and born-digital special collections and archival resources. Tasks include finding, creating, and editing metadata using Microsoft Excel and/or Open Refine; editing and publishing online metadata records in DC; perform quality review as instructed to ensure metadata accuracy and integrity on all assigned projects; create original descriptions of works to aid access and the University's Digital Accessibility Policy.
Position Details:
  • Work hybrid or remotely from any location in Ohio

  • 10-12 hours per week during weekdays

  • May be used for internship or independent study course credit

  • Training will be provided for this position

Tasks include:
  • Creating new metadata and/or repurposing existing metadata

  • Ingesting metadata and digital files into the DC repository

  • Verifying that ingests were successful

  • Aiding with accessibility for digital files. This may include: 1. transcribing pages that have not been converted to machine-readable text; 2. proofreading and correcting transcriptions; 3. Providing alternative text for images; 4. reviewing and editing captions and transcriptions for audiovisual resources.

Required:
The ideal candidate for this position:
  • Enrolled in a Masters degree with a focus on Library and Information Science, Art History, History, English, or Humanities.

  • Likes detailed work, even if it is sometime repetitive

  • Always double checks for typos

  • Enjoys working independently

  • Comfortable learning new technologies and skills

  • Experience using Microsoft Excel

  • Good communication, interpersonal skills, and collaboration

  • Comfortable participating in meetings

Desired:
  • Completed cataloging and/or metadata coursework

  • Familiarity with controlled vocabularies, e.g. Library of Congress Subject Headings, Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus

  • Experience with digital collections

  • Experience with data manipulation with OpenRefine

Additional Information:
Please submit cover letter and resume with online application.
Location:
Remote Location
Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
12
Shift:
First Shift
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