Remote Editorial Assistant — Contract, Manuscripts & QA

Macmillan Learning; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Learning is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support editorial, production, and digital media work across 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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format manuscripts, including front matter and tables of contents for custom publishing projects.
• Conduct photo research and compile informational spreadsheets to support production tracking.
• Proofread manuscripts and course materials for accuracy and adherence to style standards.
• Track permissions invoices and approvals, providing additional permissions support as needed.
• Set up and maintain Jira tickets to support project management and status tracking.
• Support ePub publication, including reviewing and testing ePub files for quality.
• Create online assessment questions and test banks, compile PDF eBook files, and review courseware for QA.
• Assist with related administrative tasks, including distributing ISBNs and updating reports and tracking documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Macmillan Learning is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support editorial, production, and digital media work across 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.