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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 ...

Video Editor (Volunteer) Organization: A Free Bird | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Location: Remote ... Our talented Art Educators help children to explore their creative side through a range of mediums ...

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Video Editor (Volunteer) Organization: A Free Bird | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Location: Remote ... Our talented Art Educators help children to explore their creative side through a range of mediums ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

... children's list. As a Production Editor, you'll manage a diverse list of projects through every ... book by book, we have changed more than 300 million lives. Join us as we change 300 million more!

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Editor (Volunteer) Organization: A Free Bird | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Location: Remote Commitment: 5 ... Our talented Art Educators help children to explore their creative side through a range of mediums ...

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Editor (Volunteer) Organization: A Free Bird | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Location: Remote Commitment: 5 ... Our talented Art Educators help children to explore their creative side through a range of mediums ...

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Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a good eye for ... Coordinate and distribute information relating to sales materials, as well as book assets such as ...

The Senior Editor will wear many hats, assisting in all aspects of creating Storyworks 4-6 and ... As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ...

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

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer children book 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 Children Book Editor vs Children Book Editor?

AspectVolunteer Children Book EditorChildren Book Editor
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required, but experience in editing or children’s literature is preferredOften requires a degree in English, journalism, or related fields, with professional editing experience
Work EnvironmentUsually volunteer-based, flexible, often remote or nonprofit settingsPaid position, in publishing houses, educational organizations, or media companies
Industry UsageCommon in nonprofit, educational, or community projectsWidely used in commercial publishing and media industries

Volunteer Children Book Editors typically work on a voluntary basis, focusing on community or nonprofit projects, with less emphasis on formal credentials. Children Book Editors are paid professionals with specialized education and experience, working in commercial publishing or media. Both roles involve editing children’s literature but differ mainly in compensation, credentials, and work environment.

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Assistant Editor

Highlights for Children

Honesdale, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 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