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Senior Publisher

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

... academic community at large to ensure sufficient copy flow of relevant, high-quality manuscripts. * Negotiate and manage contractual relationships with journal editors and learned societies.

Harvard University

Assistant Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$54/hr

The Assistant Editor supports all phases of the editorial process, including coordinating peer ... academic journals, relevant language expertise, and proven academic research skills a plus.

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Harvard University

Assistant Editor

Cambridge, MA

The Assistant Editor supports all phases of the editorial process, including coordinating peer ... academic journals, relevant language expertise, and proven academic research skills a plus.

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University of Texas

Journals Manager

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Attend national professional meetings and maintain contacts with academic publishing colleagues ... Work with societies and journal editors on general problem solving. * Production: Oversee ...

Crossway

Editor, Academic Books

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

The academic book editor will serve Crossway's publishing ministry by copyediting book manuscripts ... Additional voluntary life insurance offerings paid by employee * Paid vacation and illness days for ...

Forum Communications Company

Editor

Fergus Falls, MN · On-site

$60K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The Fergus Falls Daily Journal has been serving Fergus Falls and the ... Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All ...

Forum Communications Company

Editor

Fergus Falls, MN · On-site

$60K/yr

Description: The Fergus Falls Daily Journal has been serving Fergus Falls and the surrounding ... Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All ...

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How much do volunteer academic journal editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer academic journal editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Academic Journal Editor vs Peer Reviewer?

AspectVolunteer Academic Journal EditorPeer Reviewer
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant academic degree and expertise in the fieldUsually holds a similar academic background, often a researcher or scholar
Work EnvironmentWorks with journal staff, manages submissions, and oversees the review processIndependently reviews submitted manuscripts for quality and validity
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by academic journals, publishing houses, and scholarly organizationsEngaged by journals and publishers as part of the peer review process

In summary, a Volunteer Academic Journal Editor manages the editorial process and oversees submissions, while a Peer Reviewer focuses on evaluating individual manuscripts. Both roles require academic expertise and are essential to scholarly publishing, but they differ in responsibilities and scope.

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Hiring Freelance Academic Editors

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Crimson Interactive
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Full-time

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Company Description
Crimson Interactive is an ISO-certified organization (ISO 9001:2008) providing Japanese and English language solutions to customers globally. Our brands deliver services in three professional areas:
• Editing (www.enago.com)
• Translation (www.ulatus.com)
• Transcription (www.voxtab.com)
Since our inception in 2005, we have moved from strength to strength and now have a team of several hundred translators operating all over the globe. We also successfully partnered with Japan's largest Academic Publisher, Maruzen, and the second largest publisher in the world, Dai Nippon Publishing (DNP), for their editorial and translation needs.
Crimson is a company where cultures across boundaries thrive together. We have Japanese, Chinese, Koreans, Taiwanese, and Indians working for a common objective. We have clients in various geographies-Japan, China, Taiwan, Germany, Korea, the US, UK, etc.
Please do visit http://www.crimsoni.com/crimson-videos.htm to watch some videos about "Life at Crimson" and "Expats working at Crimson".
Job Description
.Job description
We are looking for experienced copy editors & substantive editors in Physics, Engineering and Medicine with a core academic background.
Qualities we look for in our freelance editors:
  • Proficiency and competence in the most widely spoken language across the world-English!
  • Knack for diligently editing, restructuring, and polishing articles written by non-native speakers, with least 5 years of relevant copyediting/academic editing experience
  • Extensive subject matter expertise

We prefer editor profiles that reflect
  • Research experience (studies conducted, papers written/published, papers reviewed, etc.)
  • Certificate/experience in academic editing, publishing, scientific communication, and journal article writing
  • Extensive experience in editing ESL (English as a Second Language) manuscripts
  • Knowledge of the style (such as APA, CMS, AMA, CSE, IEEE) and conventions followed in academic writing
  • Member of acclaimed editing and publishing associations such as EFA, EASE, BELS

A glimpse at what you would edit:
You will be assigned papers of varying difficulty levels (in terms of English, subject matter expertise, and the extent of revision needed) written by non-native speakers in either English or their native language (translated papers). These papers written by what we believe constitute an eclectic group of authors and writers, i.e., we receive work from not only scientists, researchers, and students but also corporates, linguists, and the common man trying to communicate in English--from the latest in cutting-edge technology to the timeless fascination with history and arts!
Our freelance editors should ensure:
  • Immaculate grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice
  • Flow, transition, correct terminology, correctness of content, and coherence
  • Appropriate manuscript format* that conforms to academic conventions in terms of citation style, layout, section headings, and tense usage
  • Preservation of the author's intended meaning even in papers where the content requires extensive revision *Freelance editors also thoroughly format the manuscript as per mentioned journal guidelines when clients opt for our journal formatting service.

Enago will ensure
  • Possibility of a guaranteed monthly income while freelancing:Apart from offering work in the typical freelancing manner, we also offer opportunities that guarantee a minimum monthly/annual income, along with the possibility of an additional annual bonus (monetary), based on your performance.
  • A smooth performance-driven progression curve with an effective feedback mechanism: This ensures that the expectation mismatch is nearly zero. In the past, the strong professional bonding with our freelance editors has also led to mutual recommendations-a definite plus factor!
  • A rewarding experience, both monetarily and intellectually: You will get the opportunity to apply your domain knowledge and skills to help non-native authors present their work to the world through esteemed journals and renowned conferences, with the flexibility of timings dedicated to editing.

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