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The J. Paul Getty Trust

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $113K/yr

Major Job Responsibilities Identifies, generates, and recommends to leadership new book publishing ... editors, copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers * Maintains project records and regularly reports ...

Nashville Public Radio

Assistant Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Assists acquisitions editors with preparation of manuscript considerations packets for the ... Maintains book files; scans and saves material to servers; uses Biblio Publishing Management System ...

Harvard University

Assistant Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$54/hr

The Assistant Editor supports all phases of the editorial process, including coordinating peer ... Maintains book files; scans and saves material to servers; uses Biblio Publishing Management System ...

J. Paul Getty Trust, The

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

Identifies, generates, and recommends to leadership new book publishing opportunities based on ... editors, copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers * Maintains project records and regularly reports ...

J. Paul Getty Trust

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Identifies, generates, and recommends to leadership new book publishing opportunities based on ... editors, copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers * Maintains project records and regularly reports ...

Harvard University

Assistant Editor

Cambridge, MA

The Assistant Editor supports all phases of the editorial process, including coordinating peer ... Maintains book files; scans and saves material to servers; uses Biblio Publishing Management System ...

J. Paul Getty Trust, The

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $113K/yr

Identifies, generates, and recommends to leadership new book publishing opportunities based on ... editors, copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers * Maintains project records and regularly reports ...

NCCER

Editor

Alachua, FL

Description As an entry-level editor at the National Center for Education and Research (NCCER), you ... Familiarity with the end-to-end book publishing process a plus NCCER is an equal opportunity ...

Hachette Book Group

Editor, Basic Venture

New York, NY

$65K - $80K/yr

The Basic Books Group is a division of Hachette Book Group dedicated to making the world smarter by publishing works of serious non-fiction by expert authors. We are seeking an Editor to acquire ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer book publishing 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 Book Publishing Editor vs Volunteer Content Editor?

AspectVolunteer Book Publishing EditorVolunteer Content Editor
CredentialsBasic editing skills, familiarity with publishing standardsStrong editing skills, knowledge of content management
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, nonprofit organizations, independent projectsOnline platforms, media companies, nonprofit content teams
Industry UsageBook publishing industry, literary projectsDigital media, online publications, blogs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in publishingComparing editing roles in content creation

The Volunteer Book Publishing Editor focuses on editing and preparing books for publication within the publishing industry, often working with authors and publishers. In contrast, the Volunteer Content Editor typically works on digital content, ensuring clarity and quality for online platforms. Both roles require strong editing skills but differ in their primary medium and industry context.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Book Publishing Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Assistant Editor

Highlights for Children

Honesdale, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 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