Copy Editor- English

Caulfield & Wheeler; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international publishing group is seeking a detail-oriented Copy Editor to enhance academic manuscripts while preserving the author's voice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing and familiarity with academic standards. This remote position requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of copy-editing experience in academic publishing.
• Familiarity with citation styles and academic publishing standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough manuscript reviews and ensure compliance with editorial guidelines.
• Provide feedback on content organization and flow.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Editing

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English

Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Peter Lang is an international publishing group specialising in Humanities and Social Sciences. We publish over 1,000 books annually in multiple languages, including English, German, French, and Spanish, covering print, eBooks, and Open Access publications.

Founded in 1970 by Swiss entrepreneur Peter Lang, our company has grown into a dynamic, independent, and internationally focused publisher. Our headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland, with teams across Europe, North America, and Asia, including offices in Berlin, Brussels, Chennai, New York, and Oxford, along with supporting locations in Istanbul, Madrid, Vienna, and Warsaw.

We offer an international work environment with lean management structures. Our team values excellence in academic publishing and collaborative effort.

Position: Copy Editor

We are seeking a detail-oriented Copy Editor with experience in academic book publishing. The ideal candidate will have strong editing skills, a thorough understanding of academic standards, and the ability to enhance manuscripts while preserving the author's voice.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct thorough manuscript reviews, identify inconsistencies, and make corrections with the author’s agreement, ensuring compliance with editorial guidelines and citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).
2. Maintain high-quality standards throughout the editing process, adhering to deadlines and specifications.
3. Provide feedback on content organization, flow, charts, graphs, and references.
4. Contribute to team efforts to improve quality and productivity.
5. Verify facts, dates, and statistics using reliable sources.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 2-4 years of copy-editing experience in academic publishing, preferably books.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proficiency in English.
• Familiarity with citation styles and academic publishing standards.
• Strong understanding of editorial workflows and quality assurance.
• Excellent spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax skills, with the ability to offer constructive feedback.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with pre-editing and copyediting tasks systematically.
• Experience working in a publishing environment and understanding of book markets.

Location: Remote (CET time zone)
Employment rate: 100%

If you are motivated to contribute to the excellence of Peter Lang Group and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of academic publishing!

Application Questions:

• Describe your experience with academic publishing, including specific examples of manuscripts edited and familiarity with citation styles and editorial guidelines.
• What editing tools and software are you proficient in? List tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat) and style guides you use, and explain how they fit into your editing process.
• Languages: What languages do you speak, and what is your proficiency level?
• What interests you about this role?
• What strengths will help you succeed in this position?
• Salary expectations (per year): Please specify.
• Salary currency: Please specify.