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Senior Book Editor - Remote

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Long Beach, Nassau County, New York, 11561, USA
Listing for: YO AI Labs
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Publishing & Editorial
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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