Senior Fiction Editor - Story Development & Publication

Paige Press LLC; Ireland; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person role

Competitive salary

39-hour week

Job summary

Paige Press (Ireland) Limited is seeking an experienced Editor to support the development, editing, and publication of commercial fiction titles. The successful candidate will work closely with authors throughout the creative and editorial process, assisting with story development, manuscript evaluation, developmental editing, continuity review, and publication preparation.

Hours per week are 39 with a remuneration of €36,605 per year and this is an in-person role in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in publishing, editorial, manuscript development, or author-support environments.

Responsibilities

• Review manuscripts and provide editorial feedback regarding plot development, pacing, characterization, dialogue, continuity, and reader engagement.
• Collaborate directly with authors throughout the drafting, revision, and publication process.
• Assist in the development and refinement of story concepts, character arcs, and series continuity.
• Conduct developmental manuscript reviews and recommend revisions to improve narrative structure and overall reader experience.
• Help authors maintain consistent voice, tone, and characterization across individual titles and series.
• Participate in editorial planning discussions regarding ongoing and future publishing projects.
• Review manuscripts for continuity, consistency, quality control, and publication readiness.
• Coordinate editorial workflows and project timelines across multiple simultaneous publications.
• Assist with proofreading, copyediting review, and final manuscript preparation.
• Work with authors and publishing staff to support successful publication outcomes.
• Maintain detailed editorial records and project documentation.

Skills

Editorial Feedback

Story Development

Manuscript Evaluation

Developmental Editing

Continuity Review

Publication Preparation

Collaborating with Authors

Editorial Quality

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Job description

Paige Press (Ireland) Limited is seeking an experienced Editor to support the development, editing, and publication of commercial fiction titles. The successful candidate will work closely with authors throughout the creative and editorial process, assisting with story development, manuscript evaluation, developmental editing, continuity review, and publication preparation.

Hours per week are 39 with a remuneration of €36,605 per year and this is an in-person role in Ireland.