What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Editor position at Atmosphere Press?
Role Description
Atmosphere Press is looking to hire a star Developmental Editor who can work in multiple genres, and who would be game to reliably take on a number of projects every month.
Standard pay per-project is roughly $280-380 (depending on project complexity) for two rounds of developmental editing regarding editorial vision and improvements for full-length manuscripts, including two 60-90-minute phone/Zoom calls with the author and some written notes/commentary. No proofreading or heavy copyediting needed, as that's handled in a later stage of the project; the focus is more on big picture issues, discussed kindly and constructively with the author. Project turnarounds are quick but not rushed, and at the author's pace, and we'd give you detailed guidelines on how best to proceed through a project.
Our winning candidate likely has...
- Patience, reliability, dedication, kindness, professionalism
- A Master's Degree in Creative Writing, and/or a solid publication record
- Experience as a developmental editor in writing and speech
- An ability to commit to multiple projects simultaneously
- Editorial expertise across genres, from sci-fi to memoir to poetry to ______.
- Facility with Microsoft Word, PDF, Google Drive, and (ideally, but not required) HubSpot
- Ability to track project progress and keep authors on schedule
- Enthusiasm about helping writers move their manuscripts to book-readiness
- Enthusiasm about being part of a thriving publishing team
Company Description
Atmosphere Press is an author-friendly book publisher that prioritizes meaningful and rewarding author experiences above all else. We provide editorial, design, distribution, and publicity services for authors, and are an ethics-forward alternative to traditional or self-publishing. Our 100% remote team of 50 is stable, with a positive, autonomous, and mutually supportive culture. Atmosphere was founded in 2015 by an author and PhD in Literature, and since then has published more than 1000 books.
Salary : $600 - $2,500