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.