Editorial Assistant – Contractor

Macmillan Learning; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Learning seeks an Editorial Assistant for the Custom Solutions Publishing Group on a contractor basis. You will support editorial, production, and digital media work across custom publishing projects, ensuring manuscripts, permissions tracking, and digital assets move smoothly from development through delivery.

You'll collaborate with the Custom Solutions team to keep projects on schedule and audience-ready, contributing to QA, metadata, and content preparation for ePub and PDF eBooks.

Qualifications

• Coordinating multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proofreading and quality review abilities.
• Clear, professional collaboration and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format manuscripts for custom publishing projects.
• Conduct photo research and develop supporting spreadsheets for production tracking.
• Proofread manuscripts and course materials for accuracy and style.
• Track permissions invoices and approvals; support Jira ticketing for project management.
• Assist with ePub publication and QA of courseware and assessments.
• Perform related administrative tasks including ISBN distribution and reporting.

Skills

Coordination

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree (English or related field)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned digital learning company that inspires what's possible for every learner. Our tools, content, and services are grounded in research and designed to support learning, wherever and however it takes place. To learn more, please visit our newsroom or macmillanlearning.com.

This is a contractor opportunity and does not constitute an offer of employment with Macmillan Learning. This is an agency-based engagement; the individual selected will be employed by Noor for the duration of the assignment.

Our Custom Solutions Publishing Group is looking for an Editorial Assistant to support editorial, production, and digital media work across a range of custom publishing projects. In this role, you'll help keep manuscripts, permissions tracking, and digital media assets moving smoothly from development through delivery.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Custom Solutions team, providing the editorial and production support that keeps projects on schedule and audience-ready.

Scope of Services

• You'll prepare and format manuscripts, including creating front matter and tables of contents for custom publishing projects.
• You'll conduct photo research and compile informational spreadsheets to support production tracking.
• You'll proofread manuscripts and course materials for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style standards.
• You'll track permissions invoices and approvals, and provide additional permissions support as needed.
• You'll set up and maintain Jira tickets to support project management and status tracking.
• You'll support ePub publication, including reviewing and testing ePub files for quality.
• You'll create online assessment questions and test banks, compile PDF eBook files, and review courseware for quality assurance.
• You'll assist with related administrative tasks, including distributing ISBNs and updating reports and tracking documentation.

Expected Deliverables and Outcomes

• Production-Ready Manuscripts: Formatted manuscripts, front matter, and tables of contents prepared to custom publishing standards.
• Permissions & Project Tracking: Up-to-date permissions invoice tracking, approvals documentation, and Jira ticket records reflecting current project status.
• Digital Media Assets: Tested ePub files, compiled PDF eBooks, and online assessment/test bank content meeting quality standards.
• QA & Metadata Records: Courseware review notes, maintained project files, and accurate metadata supporting production continuity.

Required Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and close attention to detail, particularly in proofreading and quality review.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of clear, professional collaboration.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal oversight.

Preferred Capabilities

• Prior book publishing experience.
• Familiarity with website development or the digital design process.
• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for English or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience (student internships considered).

Engagement Parameters

• Engagement type: Agency contractor (employed by Noor)
• Duration: October 15, 2026 – August 15, 2027
• Time commitment: Full-time, temporary assignment
• Location: Remote
• Compensation: $22/hour

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