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Slugmag

Associate Editor

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Oversee copy editing meetings and production milestones * Play a leadership role on Production Day ... Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends SLUG Magazine is an equal opportunity ...

BYU Pathway

Editor

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

We're looking for an experienced editor to join that work in the Church History Department. This is a benefited, full-time position. The position is located at the Church History Library in Salt Lake ...

Snow College

Communications, Writer & Editor

Ephraim, UT · On-site

$41K - $47K/yr

... copy for marketing campaigns, advertisements, brochures, flyers, digital content, and promotional ... planning, writing, editing, and publication. • Work as a collaborative team with the web ...

Socket.dev

Video Editor/VFX Artist

Lehi, UT · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

About the Role We're looking for a Video Editor / VFX Artist to join our post-production team, working primarily on product-centric video content with lifestyle elements woven throughout. This role ...

Truvani

Video Editor REMOTE

Salt Lake City, UT · Remote

ABOUT THE POSITION We are looking for a Video Editor who excels at performance-driven storytelling to join our team. You'll take raw footage, voiceovers, and product shots and turn them into scroll ...

Truvani

Video Editor REMOTE

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

ABOUT THE POSITION We are looking for a Video Editor who excels at performance-driven storytelling to join our team. You'll take raw footage, voiceovers, and product shots and turn them into scroll ...

University of Utah

UU Student - Other

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$15.50/hr

Requires some evenings and weekends for live event coverage. Is this a work study job? No VP Area ... Responsibilities Copywriting & Editing: * Draft, review, and edit copy across social media, web ...

ARUP

Proposal Writer I

Salt Lake City, UT

Provide copy-editing for other writers on the team. Ensure required approvals and reviews are completed, including thorough editing of final documents for accuracy, cohesiveness and organization of ...

ARUP Laboratories

Proposal Writer I

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Provide copy-editing for other writers on the team. Ensure required approvals and reviews are completed, including thorough editing of final documents for accuracy, cohesiveness and organization of ...

ARUP Laboratories

Proposal Writer I

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Provide copy-editing for other writers on the team. Ensure required approvals and reviews are completed, including thorough editing of final documents for accuracy, cohesiveness and organization of ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend copy editor in Utah is $26.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.14 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Weekend Copy Editor reviews and edits written content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and style, typically working on weekends to ensure timely publication. They may edit articles, marketing materials, or digital content, depending on the employer. Strong attention to detail, proficiency in language rules, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential for this role. Weekend Copy Editors often collaborate with writers and other editors to maintain consistency and quality across content.

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To thrive as a Weekend Copy Editor, you need excellent language proficiency, attention to detail, and a strong grasp of grammar, style, and AP or other editorial guidelines, often backed by a degree in English, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs, and standard editing tools is typically expected. Strong time management, the ability to work independently, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this remote or deadline-driven environment. These skills ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of high-quality content, especially during weekend publishing cycles.

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Associate Editor

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Deseret Book Company
Retail • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
Associate Editor
Reports to
Editorial Director
Location
Deseret Book Corporate Office
Salt Lake City, UT
Start Date
Immediately
Position Type
Full Time; Hybrid
The Opportunity
About Shadow Mountain
Shadow Mountain is a national trade imprint of Deseret Book Company, publishing award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults, and middle-grade readers. Our titles regularly appear on the New York Times and national bestseller lists, and our catalog spans mystery and suspense, romance, historical fiction, cookbooks, picture books, and inspirational nonfiction.
Position Summary
Shadow Mountain is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Associate Editor to join our editorial team. This is a hands-on role managing approximately 12-15 titles per year through every stage of the publishing process-from manuscript development through prepress and final printing. The ideal candidate is an exceptional editor at all stages (developmental, line, and copy) with strong project-management instincts, a passion for commercial fiction and nonfiction, and the ability to build lasting, trust-based relationships with authors.
Responsibilities include
  • Manage books through the complete production lifecycle. Oversee up to 15 titles per year from conception to consumer, including developmental editing, author revisions, line editing, copyediting, typesetting coordination, cover design coordination, final page corrections, indexing, and blueline approvals. Work with freelance editors as needed for sensitivity reviews, copy editing, or proofreading tasks.
  • Edit manuscripts in Microsoft Word. Perform developmental reads, line editing, copy editing, and source checking to prepare both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for publication.
  • Build and maintain author relationships. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned authors, communicating clearly and often about the publishing process, and working collaboratively to develop new projects that are marketable, unique, and brand-building.
  • Prepare and present editorial pitches. Write pitch documents for editorial, sales, and marketing review-including tag lines, book descriptions, author bios, key selling points, and comp titles-and contribute to acquisition decisions.
  • Build and manage production schedules. Coordinate timelines, communicate project updates and changes to the team, and ensure all assigned titles meet press deadlines.
  • Collaborate with design, typesetting, and art teams. Work with designers on cover concepts and interior images, coordinate with typesetters on interior book design, prepare cover and interior files for Advance Reading Copies, perform prepress checks, and approve bluelines.
  • Write cover copy and marketing materials. Develop book jacket copy for both ARC and final version, and work with the design team to produce polished, consumer-ready materials.
  • Support acquisitions and project development. Review and evaluate submitted manuscripts, participate in slush pile review, and attend local and national writing conferences to take pitches from authors and teach classes as needed.
  • Provide editorial support across teams. Assist sales and marketing teams by proofreading catalogs, marketing materials, and social media posts; prepare metadata worksheets for assigned titles; secure author endorsements; and provide occasional collaborative support for other editors on the team.
  • Stay current with industry trends and the competitive market. Monitor publishing trends, read widely in Shadow Mountain's key categories, and bring market awareness to editorial discussions, pitch development, and author consultations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of editorial experience in trade book publishing (or equivalent)
  • Score of 85% or higher on in-house editorial/proofreading test
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Planner, etc.) and Adobe applications
  • Strong command of The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Experience working directly with authors through the editorial process
  • Familiarity with book production workflows, including typesetting, prepress, and print coordination
  • Knowledge of current publishing trends and the competitive trade market
  • Experience developing, editing, and managing cookbooks a plus
  • Strong understanding of fiction genres and tropes for adult, young adult, and middle-grade readers
  • Able to work independently as well as with various teams
  • Experience with metadata systems (e.g., Firebrand) a plus
  • Experience attending or presenting at writing conferences
  • A portfolio or list of projects you have worked on

BENEFITS
  • Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching funds
  • Company-funded retirement plan
  • Merchandise discount
  • Discounted UTA Eco pass
  • Paid leave and holidays
  • Great work environment

Equal Opportunity
Deseret Book is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to do meaningful work. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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