Remote Line Editor & Proofreader for Books

Independent Recruitment Consultant (freelancer); United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Book Publishing is seeking a meticulous Line Editor cum Proofreader to join our editorial team. This role upgrades manuscripts across business, self-help, leadership, memoirs, and non-fiction, ensuring clarity, consistency, and publishing standards.

The ideal candidate has exceptional English, strong editorial judgment, and a passion for publication-ready content. Work with authors globally and contribute to high-impact books that educate and inspire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Journalism, Communications, Publishing, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in editing, proofreading, publishing, journalism, content review, or a similar role.
• Exceptional command of written English.
• Strong understanding of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and style conventions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies.
• Experience working with long-form content, manuscripts, books, reports, or professional publications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and document collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive line editing to improve sentence structure, flow, clarity, tone, and readability.
• Proofread manuscripts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and formatting errors.
• Ensure consistency in language, style, terminology, and formatting throughout manuscripts.
• Verify chapter structure, headings, references, citations, and editorial elements.
• Maintain adherence to established editorial and publishing standards.
• Check fiction books for character and plot consistency.
• Check non-fiction books for accuracy, information, workflows, facts, etc.
• Review edited manuscripts before final publication to ensure error-free delivery.
• Collaborate with authors and editorial teams to resolve content and language-related queries.
• Ensure manuscripts align with the author's voice while improving overall quality.
• Track edits using Microsoft Word's Track Changes and editorial review processes.
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial workflows and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Line Editing

Proofreading

Manuscript Editing

English Grammar

Publishing

Editorial Review

Content Quality Assurance

Style Guide Compliance

Microsoft Word

Track Changes

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Journalism, Communications, Publishing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Document collaboration tools

Job description

Global Book Publishing is seeking a meticulous Line Editor cum Proofreader to join our editorial team. This role upgrades manuscripts across business, self-help, leadership, memoirs, and non-fiction, ensuring clarity, consistency, and publishing standards.

The ideal candidate has exceptional English, strong editorial judgment, and a passion for publication-ready content. Work with authors globally and contribute to high-impact books that educate and inspire.