Copy Editor - Entrepreneurship

Babson College•Wellesley, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Copy Editor works with text in final or nearly final form, correcting spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and word usage while preserving the authors’ meaning and voice. The role involves editing a 14-chapter book manuscript for publication in accordance with the academic publisher’s style requirements, such as APA format. The position is part-time and temporary, running November 2026 through January 2027, and may be performed remotely. It is non-exempt and pays $50.00 per hour. Paid sick leave is provided where required by law, with eligibility, accrual, and use governed by applicable state and local regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 7–9 years of relevant experience.
Strong written communication and editing skills.
Previous experience copyediting books and articles for publication.
Strong feedback skills when presenting changes to authors.
Time-management skills and a clear commitment to meeting project deadlines.
Ability to understand manuscript content and provide feedback on the meaning and tone of the writing.
Ability to handle complex editing tasks with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism, and to demonstrate open-mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.
Ability to work independently to solve problems, take responsibility, take thoughtful risks, and act effectively on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions.
Ability to anticipate and handle change, try new skills and challenging tasks, and remain flexible in changing conditions.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).

Nice To Haves

Copyediting experience in management is strongly desirable.

Responsibilities

Edit a 14-chapter book manuscript for publication and ensure it conforms to the academic publisher’s style requirements, such as APA format.
Carefully review each sentence and correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and word usage while preserving the authors’ meaning and voice and following publisher standards.
Suggest revisions or alternative wording for unclear sentences and promote clarity throughout the manuscript.
Check and edit charts, tables, and footnotes to ensure they conform to the manuscript.
Check the reference section to ensure references are properly cited in the text and included in the reference section.
Provide written feedback to authors as needed.
Proofread the final manuscript before it is sent to the publisher, verify earlier changes, and check design elements such as headings, typeface styles, and page numbers.
Communicate with the editors about the process.
Assume additional responsibilities as required.