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Remote Book Editor jobs in the United States
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Publishers and independent authors across the country are seeking a skilled book editor to refine manuscripts and elevate storytelling quality. With 15 remote positions currently open, this is an excellent opportunity for professionals who want flexible, location-independent work while contributing to meaningful literary projects nationwide.
The strongest candidates bring sharp language skills, a deep understanding of narrative structure, and an eye for consistency across tone, pacing, and voice. Familiarity with style guides, manuscript assessment, and developmental as well as line editing is essential. Strong communication skills matter too, since collaborating with authors and publishing teams requires tact, clarity, and constructive feedback delivered efficiently within tight deadlines.
Remote work has become the norm for book editor roles, allowing professionals to collaborate with publishing houses, literary agencies, and independent authors from anywhere in the USA. Demand for freelance and full-time book editor positions continues to rise as digital publishing expands, creating steady opportunities for those searching for flexible, remote-friendly editorial careers.
If you're ready to hire a book editor's eye for detail and love of great storytelling, now is the perfect time to explore new opportunities. Browse current book editor vacancies on Global Work AI and take the next step toward a rewarding remote editorial career.
Arizona State University
Manage daily operations of the online journal, oversee editorial workflow, handle bookkeeping, and direct social media efforts. Collaborate with editorial teams to track submissions, correspond with authors and reviewers, and ensure timely publication.
remote, United States$58k – $67k/yrPart TimeSenior (5+ years)
Sage
Identify and recruit authors, shape proposals, and negotiate contract terms. Manage active titles, including schedules and revisions, while collaborating with teams across the organization.
remote, United StatesFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)Sage
Identify and recruit authors, shape proposals, and negotiate contract terms. Manage active titles and revisions, ensuring schedules and product readiness. Use market intelligence to strengthen the Education list and partner with various teams to align product strategy.
remote, United StatesFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Simon & Schuster
Manage scheduling, trafficking, and production editorial work for 45–60 titles annually. Ensure quality standards and production deadlines are met through copyediting, proofreading, and organization. Supervise freelance copyeditors and proofreaders.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Proofread and copy edit print and digital materials, including PowerPoints, websites, and emails. Verify data accuracy through fact-checking against source documents and ensure adherence to editorial style guidelines. Maintain brand style guidelines and manage permissions requests.
remote, Morristown, NJ, United States$52k – $66k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Pillar4 Media
Edit product reviews, roundups, and informational stories to ensure content is engaging, accurate, and optimized for SEO. Collaborate with editorial and SEO teams to enhance content quality and performance. Manage freelance writers and medical reviewers, providing direction and feedback.
remote, CO, United StatesFull TimeLead / Manager
WeVote
Lead the editorial vision and strategy for WeVote, ensuring alignment with the mission to educate and empower voters. Establish editorial standards and oversee content quality across various platforms.
remote, United StatesPart TimeDirector
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Acquire, sign, and develop twenty or more nonfiction book projects annually in areas like business, current affairs, and personal growth. Engage in editorial work to shape manuscripts and ensure quality. Prepare book tip sheets and P&Ls for publication board approval.
remote, CA, United States$94k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Council on Social Work Education
Manage editorial, production, and design processes for CSWE Press publications. Oversee copyediting, proofreading, indexing, and eBook conversion. Create production calendars, manage freelance editors and designers, and ensure timely completion of publications.
remote, United States$80k – $85k/yrFull TimeLead / Manager
Avalere Health
Edit and proofread scientific and medical communications for accuracy and compliance with style requirements. Perform data checking to verify scientific claims and assess copyright permissions.
remote, Philadelphia, PA, United States$55k – $65k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)The Lockwood Group, LLC
Support Managing Editors by editing, proofreading, and checking data for various accounts. Maintain knowledge of style guidelines and contribute to updates of Editorial SOPs. Address editorial questions from team members and review content for grammatical standards and narrative coherence.
remote, CT, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)24-Mag
Review and enhance book manuscripts, providing editorial feedback and analyzing narrative structure. Perform line editing and copyediting to improve clarity and flow. Evaluate AI-generated editorial work for accuracy and adherence to publishing standards.
remote, United States$161k – $242k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Alutiiq
Produce and route technical manual changes, modify revisions, and develop new manuals using FrameMaker. Perform minor edits, redraw or create illustrations, and produce PDFs according to NATEC requirements.
remote, United States$52k – $65k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Chugach Government Solutions
Create engineering drawings using CADD software, provide drawing and solid model support per technical standards, and deliver files in required formats.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Kaiva Corp
Format and proofread documents written by FDA scientists, ensuring consistency and adherence to style guides. Create and manage data tables using regulatory submission data, and maintain document templates.
remote, DC, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)10,000,000+ more jobs available!
