Great Value Hiring is hiring: Senior Book Editor in New York

Review, analyze, and enhance book manuscripts with an emphasis on clarity, narrative structure, voice, and market alignment

Provide detailed editorial feedback and perform advanced line editing, copyediting, and content restructuring as needed

Identify inconsistencies, gaps, or opportunities for improvement in plot, character development, and thematic continuity

Contribute to the creation of editorial guidelines and best practices to inform AI model development

Draft, revise, and polish editorial commentary, ensuring feedback is constructive, actionable, and aligned with high industry standards

Collaborate with project stakeholders by participating in written and verbal discussions to communicate edits and recommendations effectively

Support ongoing quality control by reviewing and refining AI-generated editorial work for accuracy and style

Senior Book Editor [$80 - $120/hour]
Role Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and enhance book manuscripts with an emphasis on clarity, narrative structure, voice, and market alignment

Provide detailed editorial feedback and perform advanced line editing, copyediting, and content restructuring as needed

Identify inconsistencies, gaps, or opportunities for improvement in plot, character development, and thematic continuity

Contribute to the creation of editorial guidelines and best practices to inform AI model development

Draft, revise, and polish editorial commentary, ensuring feedback is constructive, actionable, and aligned with high industry standards

Collaborate with project stakeholders by participating in written and verbal discussions to communicate edits and recommendations effectively

Support ongoing quality control by reviewing and refining AI-generated editorial work for accuracy and style

Good Candidature

Extensive experience editing published books for recognized publishing houses or prominent authors

Editorial leadership on books that have achieved notable recognition (e.g., New York Times bestsellers or award-winning titles) is a significant plus

Exceptional command of the English language, grammar, and literary style

Proven ability to deliver incisive, nuanced editorial feedback across genres and formats

Strong collaboration skills with a passion for both written and verbal communication

Comfort working in a remote, tech-enabled environment and adapting to evolving project needs

US-based contributors are preferred, though highly qualified professionals from other locations will be considered

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