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Senior Book Editor
Job in
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78208, USA
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
Great Value Hiring
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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Creative Arts/Media
Publishing & Editorial
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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
- 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
- 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
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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