Book Editor | Remote

3 days ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Crossing Hurdles Remote Full-time R 360,000 - R 580,000 Contract
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience editing published books for recognized publishing houses or prominent authors.
  • Editorial leadership on books that have achieved notable recognition 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.