Senior Book Editor & Interview Specialist

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

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.