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Temporary Children Book Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Editor, Academic Books

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Book Department Editor Reports to : Vice President of Editorial and Director of Editorial, Book ... By God's grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to ...

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... editor at a trade publisher or equivalent; children's book experience a plus. Time Type: Full time ...

Production Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

The Production Editor will work closely with the editorial, design, and production teams, and will ... Children's publishing experience a plus. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and ...

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Strong writing and editing skills * Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) * An ...

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Strong writing and editing skills * Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) * An ...

... children's books, for both print and digital formats. Getty Publications produces award-winning ... The Senior Editor works as part of a book team, project managing alongside staff from Rights ...

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

... and children's books, for both print and digital formats. Getty Publications produces ... The Senior Editor works as part of a book team, project managing alongside staff from Rights ...

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How much do temporary children book editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary children book editor in the United States is $28.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Children Book Editor vs Children’s Book Writer?

AspectTemporary Children Book EditorChildren’s Book Writer
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in English, Literature, or Publishing; editing experienceCreative writing background; portfolio of written stories
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, editing teams, freelance projectsIndependent, self-employed, or contracted writers
Industry UsageCommonly employed in publishing companies, editing firmsOften self-published or contracted by publishers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding editing roles, job requirements, and responsibilitiesExploring creative writing, storytelling, and publishing opportunities

The main difference is that a Temporary Children Book Editor focuses on editing and refining children's books, ensuring quality and consistency, while a Children’s Book Writer creates original stories. Editors typically work within publishing companies or as freelancers, whereas writers often work independently or under contract. Both roles require a passion for children's literature, but their skills and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Children Book Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,809 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

                                                                              Assistant Editor

Department: Product Development

Reports To: Sr Director, Editorial

Primary Roles & Responsibilities: 

Support the editorial work of the department to help ensure that individual editorial projects and ongoing department work is prioritized and completed on time and with excellence. Manage various editorial projects as assigned by or in collaboration with editorial leadership including assessment of viability of new projects, supporting development of magazine crafts & recipes, development of assigned projects for books and subscriptions, asset research in our Digital Asset Management system, editing, copy writing, scheduling, and other editorial tasks as assigned. Independently develop series books or projects assigned by editorial leadership. Maintain and support departmental forms, reports, and record keeping, as assigned. Support the work of the kids mail process by organizing and recommending submissions and responding.

  • Support senior editorial management in day-to-day work to keep the products moving to completion. 
  • Support kids mail process by downloading, sorting, and recommending inclusion of kids’ submission. 
  • Write revision and/or rejection letters to authors and agents of submitted projects.
  • Assume responsibility for assigned editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and editing; partner with art director and designers to provide illustration; copywriting including cover, tip sheets, and other marketing copy as required.
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations for editorial meetings 
  • Collaborate with design, production, and marketing departments to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Pursue knowledge of current trends in children’s book publishing and product 

Education and Experience 

  • 2+ years’ experience in a related role working with or developing content for children
  • Excellent editorial skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of children’s book and magazine/subscription product industry
  • Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite with ability to learn our existing software 
  • Excellent organizational skills and project management.
  • Self-motivated and able to manage a large workload in a fast-paced environment

Supervisory Responsibilities: None