About This Role
This Book Editor role ensures that all manuscripts meet BraveMind Publishing's editorial standards before publication. The editor may be assigned as either a Copy Editor or Proofreader, with team members rotating between these roles to promote quality assurance, cross-checking, consistency, and transparency throughout the editorial process.
Responsibilities
- Edit manuscripts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and sentence structure
- Improve clarity, readability, flow, and consistency while preserving the author's intended message and voice
- Ensure consistency in terminology, formatting, capitalization, and style throughout the manuscript
- Identify repetitive, confusing, or awkward passages and suggest improvements
- Verify basic factual consistency and flag questionable information for further review
- Use Track Changes and comments when editing manuscripts
- Coordinate with the writer and Publishing Assistant regarding revisions and clarifications
- Conduct the final editorial review before publication
- Detect and correct any remaining grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, spacing, and typographical errors
- Verify page numbering, headings, captions, tables, and cross-references
- Ensure the manuscript is publication-ready and free from editorial errors
- Report any layout or formatting issues requiring correction
- Review manuscripts objectively and maintain high editorial standards
- Follow the company's editorial style guide and quality checklist
- Ensure consistency across all chapters and book sections
- Double-check AI-assisted content for accuracy, natural flow, and readability
- Maintain confidentiality of all manuscripts and publishing materials
- Work closely with Writers, Publishing Assistants, Layout Designers, and the CMO
- Communicate revision requirements clearly and professionally
- Participate in editorial discussions and quality reviews when necessary
- Assist in maintaining an efficient editorial workflow and meeting project deadlines
- Complete assigned editing tasks within the agreed deadlines
- Update task progress regularly using the company's task management system (e.g., ClickUp or Monday.com)
- Notify the Publishing Assistant promptly of any delays, issues, or additional revision requirements
- Prioritize projects based on company deadlines rather than personal preference
- Perform minor fact-checking and consistency checks when necessary
- Assist in reviewing revised manuscripts after author revisions
- Provide constructive editorial feedback to improve manuscript quality
