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How much does a Book Editor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Book Editor in the United States is $37 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $33 and $42. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Associate Editor/Editor

Harry N Abrams Inc - New York , NY

The ABRAMS Children's Books entertainment and licensing team is looking for an energetic, highly creative editor to own the novelty/board book category in addition to taking the lead on select YA and ...

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Editor/Sr. Editor - Sourcebooks (Non-Fiction)

Sourcebooks - Naperville , IL

Editor Responsibilities include: * Identify and solicit manuscripts for publication in adult ... Exhibiting initiative, leadership, and a strong desire to grow in book and product development

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Editor (Publishing/Comic Books)

Skybound Entertainment - Los Angeles , CA

... book package Basic Qualifications: * degree, with 2-4 years' progressive editorial and acquisitions experience in comic book industry * editing comic books and extensive knowledge of the comic book ...

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Bible Study Curriculum Editor/ Writer

Community Bible Study - Colorado Springs , CO

As an Editor/Writer of Bible Study Curriculum, you will play a vital role in shaping Bible study ... Develop in-depth book-of-the-Bible study lessons suitable for diverse age groups (children, youth ...

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Aviation Editor

Gleim - Gainesville , FL

The Aviation Editor ("AE") is responsible for completing aviation responsibilities, such as new book editions, online course creation, blog writing, and special projects. Must be deadline driven and ...

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Copy Editor (Contract Position)

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists - Bethesda , MD

The successful candidate will be responsible for copyediting peer-reviewed technical/scientific book chapters and manuscripts for ASHP in conformance with ASHP style and conventions of biomedical ...

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What does a Book Editor do?

Common responsibilities of a Book Editor

Assist the Executive Editor with strategic planning.

November 18, 2022

Manage conflict should it arise and ensure that the Executive Editor and other appropriate departments are engaged in reaching solutions.

November 29, 2022

Works with Creative Services to develop cover and interior page designs, and with Marketing and sales on marketing campaigns and sales opportunities for front list and backlist titles including the revision of select backlist titles.

February 14, 2023

Manages timely execution of each book product and project, which includes making sure there are enough books in process at all stages to meet expected publication dates.

March 03, 2023

Collaborates with marketing and sales teams and external partners, including domestic and international distributors to meet sales projections for the books program.

March 14, 2023

Select and maintain a collection of scholarly books and proceedings for indexing in the Web of Science.

March 19, 2023

Develop dynamic and ongoing relationships with authors, editors, key advisors, and reviewers through consistent communications via e-mail, phone, and at conferences.

April 07, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Book Editor in the United States. The average hourly rate for Book Editor ranges from $33 to $42 with the average hourly pay of $37. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $33 to $43 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $38.

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