Senior Book Editor
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Required Skills
• Manuscript Editing
• Line Editing
• Copyediting
• Editorial Feedback
• Narrative Structure Analysis
• English Grammar
• Literary Style
• Content Restructuring
• Editorial Guidelines Development
• Remote Collaboration
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Quality Control
• Stakeholder Communication
• Market Alignment Analysis
Job Summary
We are engaging Senior Book Editors to contribute their expertise to a dynamic customer project focused on elevating editorial standards across diverse manuscripts. You'll apply your editorial expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through high-quality, real-world input.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced editors with a strong background in published books, particularly those who have worked on bestselling or award-winning titles. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively in a fully remote environment.
Responsibilities
• Review, analyze, and enhance book manuscripts with a focus on clarity, narrative structure, voice, and market alignment.
• Provide detailed editorial feedback and perform advanced line editing, copyediting, and content restructuring.
• Identify inconsistencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in plot, character development, and thematic continuity.
• Contribute to the development of editorial guidelines and best practices for AI model development.
• Draft, revise, and polish editorial commentary that is constructive, actionable, and aligned with industry standards.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders through written and verbal communication to explain edits and recommendations.
• Support quality control by reviewing and refining AI-generated editorial work for accuracy, consistency, and style.
Preferred Qualifications
• Extensive experience editing published books for recognized publishing houses or prominent authors.
• Editorial leadership on notable or award-winning publications is a significant plus.
• Exceptional command of English grammar, language, and literary style.
• Proven ability to provide nuanced editorial feedback across multiple genres and formats.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a remote, technology-enabled environment.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and editorial guidelines.
• US-based contributors are preferred, though highly qualified professionals from other locations may be considered.