Professional Editor

Why Work at BYU   

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Job Description

Professional Editor, BYU Faculty Publishing Services

BYU’s Faculty Publishing Services (FPS) is helping faculty produce world-class research, and now you can be a part of it! As a professional editor, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality editing and publishing for BYU faculty. How will you do this? By providing in-depth editing on a variety of academic manuscripts, ensuring they meet the highest editorial standards. You’ll also mentor and guide student interns, offering hands-on training and constructive feedback to help them grow their editing skills. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, educational environment and loves working with others to bring out the best in every project. Ready to help BYU faculty share their groundbreaking work with the world? This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in the publishing world, and we’d love to discuss how this role fits into your professional goals.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Provide copyediting and substantive editing for academic manuscripts authored by BYU faculty, ensuring they meet high editorial and academic standards.

• Fact-check and format manuscripts according to specified style guides (e.g., Chicago, APA, journal-specific).

• Provide mentorship and feedback to student editors, helping them improve their editing skills.

• Proofread and prepare academic manuscripts for publication, ensuring accuracy and adherence to editorial guidelines.

• Collaborate with the editorial team to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.

• Communicate with faculty members and clients to clarify project requirements and address questions as needed.

• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to share feedback and improve team workflows.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU

• Bachelor’s degree in editing, publishing, or related field OR four years of professional experience in editing or publishing OR equivalent combination of education and related work experience

Preferred

• Experience with both copy editing and substantive editing

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, especially using Track Changes

• Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and APA Style

• Experience in academic publishing or a similar field

• Experience mentoring or training others in editorial tasks

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

• Access to the library

• Free on-campus parking

• Free UTA pass

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Compensation Range

Actual compensation based on education and experience

Required Documents:

All staff positions require a resume with an optional cover letter.

Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

Salary : $28 - $36