Editor

Macguffin Co.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Book Cover Rummy is seeking an experienced Editor with at least five years of editorial experience and a professional background in the book industry to write and edit content for Book Cover Rummy. The role centers on thoughtful book reviews and engaging interviews with authors and book‑industry professionals.

You’ll help readers discover what deserves their attention, ask questions that lead to interesting conversations, and turn those conversations into editorial content.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of professional editorial experience.
• Professional experience in the book industry.
• A portfolio showing writing and editing work, including reviews or interviews.
• Strong interviewing and research capabilities.
• Sound editorial judgment and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• An approachable voice that can appeal to readers and book lovers.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit book reviews.
• Research, conduct, write, and edit interviews with authors and book-industry professionals.
• Pitch and develop ideas about books, reading, and publishing.
• Edit content for clarity, structure, accuracy, tone, and readability.
• Verify facts, quotations, names, titles, and other details.
• Plan and deliver content on a regular publishing schedule.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Strong writing

Interviewing

Research skills

Time management

Independent worker

Job description

About Book Cover Rummy

Book Cover Rummy brings together book games and editorial content for people who love to read. Atbookcoverrummy.com, we’re creating a place to discover books, explore the world of publishing, and enjoy the conversations that good books inspire.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experiencedEditor with at least five years of editorial experience and a professional background in the book industryto write and edit content for Book Cover Rummy.

The role centers on thoughtful book reviews and engaging interviews with authors and book-industry professionals. You’ll help readers discover what deserves their attention, ask questions that lead to interesting conversations, and turn those conversations into compelling editorial content. Our ideal candidate brings strong editorial judgment, a clear and engaging writing style, and curiosity about books and the people who bring them to readers.

What You’ll Do

• Write and edit book reviewsthat offer informed perspectives and help readers discover their next read.
• Research, conduct, write, and edit interviewswith authors, publishers, booksellers, literary agents, and other book-industry professionals.
• Pitch and develop editorial ideas about books, reading, and the publishing industry.
• Edit content for clarity, structure, accuracy, tone, and readability.
• Verify facts, quotations, names, titles, and other details to maintain editorial standards.
• Plan and deliver content on a consistent publishing schedule.

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of professional experience as an editor.
• Professional experience in the book industry, with a strong understanding of books, publishing, and literary culture.
• A portfolio demonstrating excellent writing and editing, ideally including book reviews, interviews, or other book-related coverage.
• Strong interviewing and research skills, including the ability to prepare thoughtful questions and follow an unexpected story.
• Sound editorial judgment and close attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• An approachable voice that welcomes both devoted book lovers and readers looking for their next great book.