On-Call Assistant Copyeditor, Nonfiction Job in United State | Yulys
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Job Title: On-Call Assistant Copyeditor, Nonfiction

Company Name: Tyndale House Publishers
Salary: USD 19.00
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USD 22.00 Hourly
Job Industry: Content Writing
Job Type: Full time
WorkPlace Type: remote
Location: United State, United States
Required Candidates: 1 Candidates
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Job Description:

For more than 60 years, Tyndale has helped readers discover the life-giving truths of God’s Word. Today we’re one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God’s Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand.

What You'll Do

  • Understand and apply Tyndale’s editorial procedures and style guidelines
  • Communicate with the Nonfiction Team Leader regarding all work in progress, manuscript quality, and any troublesome issues that arise
  • Coordinate work schedule and projects with the Nonfiction Team Leader and other members of the Nonfiction and Kids team, as directed; turn in work on or before assigned due dates; communicate fully regarding delays or needed schedule adjustments
  • Prepare manuscript computer files for copyediting
  • Process manuscripts on computer, entering corrections and tagging text elements in accordance with Editorial department guidelines
  • Copyedit edited manuscripts, checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy of Bible quotations, form of bibliographies and notes, and consistency of style
  • Proofread typeset pages for accuracy in all details
  • Query the Nonfiction Team Leader or the editor, as applicable, regarding problems in content
  • Proofread back cover copy, marketing copy, and other components as needed

Skills and Qualifications Needed



  • College degree or relevant editorial experience
  • Excellent knowledge of the English language, including grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation
  • Basic and growing understanding of the complexities of writing and editing; sound editorial judgment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Skill in computer word processing
  • Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God’s Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith

We estimate 15-20 hours of work per week for this role.

We want to hear more about you and why you are interested in Tyndale and this role, so we highly recommend including a cover letter.

Tyndale has been repeatedly certified as a Best Christian Workplace. Learn more about us and what we believe at www.tyndale.com/our-mission.

The hiring range for this position is $19 to $22 hourly. Actual offers will take into consideration the candidate’s education, experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, and other relevant factors. A summary of Tyndale’s comprehensive benefits is: https://www.tyndale.com/careers/.

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