Remote Senior Book Editor — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

We are seeking a detail-oriented Remote Senior Book Editor — AI Research & Domain Evaluation ($80 - $120/hour, 100% remote) to join ZR Talent Group. Contributors in this role draw upon real-world mastery of manuscript editing, line editing, copyediting, editorial feedback to evaluate AI-generated deliverables, construct detailed grading rubrics, and guide post-training model alignment.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Review, analyze, and enhance book manuscripts with an emphasis on clarity, narrative structure, voice, and market alignment.
• Provide detailed editorial feedback and perform advanced line editing, copyediting, and content restructuring as needed.
• Identify inconsistencies, gaps, or opportunities for improvement in plot, character development, and thematic continuity.
• Contribute to the creation of editorial guidelines and best practices to inform AI model development.
• Draft, revise, and polish editorial commentary, ensuring feedback is constructive, actionable, and aligned with high industry standards.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders by participating in written and verbal discussions to communicate edits and recommendations effectively.
• Support ongoing quality control by reviewing and refining model-generated editorial work for accuracy and style.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in manuscript editing, line editing, copyediting, editorial feedback.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• Extensive experience editing published books for recognized publishing houses or prominent authors.
• Editorial leadership on books that have achieved notable recognition (e.g., New York Times bestsellers or award-winning titles) is a significant plus.
• Exceptional command of the English language, grammar, and literary style.
• Proven ability to deliver incisive, nuanced editorial feedback across genres and formats.
• Strong collaboration skills with a passion for both written and verbal communication.
• Comfort working in a remote, tech-enabled environment and adapting to evolving project needs.
• US-based contributors are preferred, though highly qualified professionals from other locations will be considered.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $80 - $120/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 20 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: manuscript editing, line editing, copyediting, editorial feedback, narrative structure analysis, english grammar, literary style, content restructuring, editorial guidelines development, remote collaboration, written communication, verbal communication