We are a growing business with an active, enthusiastic team of current and former academics, writers, and experienced editors. As an editor with us, you can expect to see academic and nonfiction book, chapter, and journal manuscripts in the arts, humanities, and social sciences; institutional publications and didactics, such as museum catalogues and exhibition materials; and texts written by artists and other creatives. Typical workload is about 5-15 hours per week, fluctuating seasonally. Most of our projects come in last-minute so you must have regular availability; we do not usually book editors in advance. Our team has active, regular discussion using a platform called Basecamp, which you will be expected to participate in.

Ideal candidate(s) will be humanities scholars or social/political theorists with an advanced degree (MA, PhD) with professional experience in copyediting journal articles, book manuscripts, nonfiction essays, and organizational materials written by authors in art and cultural history, film and performance studies, and critical thought. This is a contract position, where the editor will be offered projects on an as-needed basis, based on their interests and availability.

At this time, we are unable to train candidates to perform the duties related to this position. Therefore we are only seeking candidates who have previously completed professional training and worked with clients.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• PhD in the humanities or social sciences (preferred), master’s in journalism

• Certificate in copyediting from an accredited program (e.g., UCSD, UCB, UCGS, SFU, UW, etc.)

• Minimum 3-5 years professional copyediting experience

• Fluency in academic terminology; specifically the ability to translate academese into clear and effective language (for academic manuscripts)

• Ability and experience working with nonfiction manuscripts, e.g., memoir, general interest, instructional, historical, for self-publishing or traditional print authors

• Knowledge of the conventions and processes of the academic and traditional publishing industry, including journals, university presses, Big Five, and small presses

• Ability to identify and correct grammatical, mechanical, and style issues in manuscripts

• Firm background in grammar and mechanics of US or UK English (first-language level) 

• Expertise in the Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) or APA style, including reference citations; online access to these databases is a must

• Technical skills in editing and commenting on manuscripts using Microsoft Word’s track changes, as well as the ability to use a style sheet

• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints

• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to join a growing team

Hours and compensation: We need editors with regular availability who are willing to take projects that come in last minute. Rates vary depending on the length and difficulty of the project, but typically range from $0.02-0.03 per word.

Applicants who are a match will be invited to perform a sample copyedit.