About this opportunity
Confidential lists this Senior Book Editor opportunity in North Druid Hills, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role Overview
Shape the quality and editorial judgment of next generation AI systems by applying advanced book editing expertise to diverse manuscripts. This remote contract opportunity is suited to accomplished editors with a record of published-book work, particularly on bestselling or award-winning titles.
Key Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and strengthen manuscripts for clarity, narrative structure, voice, and market alignment.
Provide detailed editorial feedback and perform line editing, copyediting, and content restructuring.
Identify gaps and inconsistencies in plot, character development, and thematic continuity.
Create editorial guidelines and best practices that support AI model development.
Draft, revise, and polish constructive, actionable editorial commentary that meets high industry standards.
Communicate edits and recommendations through written and verbal collaboration with project stakeholders.
Review and refine AI generated editorial work for accuracy, style, and quality control.
Qualifications
Extensive experience editing published books for recognized publishing houses or prominent authors.
Expertise in manuscript editing, line editing, copyediting, editorial feedback, narrative structure analysis, content restructuring, editorial guidelines, English grammar, and literary style.
A demonstrated ability to deliver nuanced, incisive editorial feedback across genres and formats.
Editorial leadership on New York Times bestsellers or award-winning books is a significant advantage.
Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and stakeholder communication skills.
Comfort working remotely in a technology enabled environment and adapting to evolving project needs.
Work Terms
Remote contract engagement.
United States based contributors are preferred, though highly qualified professionals in other locations will be considered.
No prior AI experience is required.
Compensation
$80 to $120 per hour.
Application Process
Apply by email or through the available application option. Submitting an application confirms acknowledgment of the candidate terms and privacy policy.
Who can apply
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