Developmental Editor I

Job overview

The Developmental Editor I role is hybrid in Champaign, IL, with on-site and fully remote arrangements also available. Remote workers may not reside in the listed excluded locations. The salary range is $53,000–$71,000 per year, with an expected hiring range of $53,000–$60,000. Human Kinetics develops publishing content, including books and related learning materials. The editor develops manuscripts and supporting graphic elements to meet reader needs and project quality, budget, and schedule expectations. The role evaluates and improves manuscript content, coordinates art and permissions, maintains project data and schedules, and prepares complete materials for handoff to colleagues or authors.

What you'll do

• Evaluate manuscripts for alignment, organization, content, tone, style, and completeness
• write reviews with specific revision guidance
• support inclusive and accessible content
• develop art, photo, and video materials
• coordinate permissions
• typemark manuscripts and manage callouts
• maintain accurate project data, costs, and schedules
• coordinate ancillary materials
• complete castoffs and resolve page-count issues
• prepare project materials for handoff
• meet budgets and schedules and suggest process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

developmental editor i

editorial

publishing

champaign il

hybrid

remote eligible

manuscript development

book production

permissions

art and photo coordination

$53k–$71k/year

human kinetics

5+ years publishing experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Merit increases and bonuses for exceptional contributions
• compensation and benefits information is available from the employer.

Why this role

Eligible for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work, subject to remote-location restrictions. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

About the employer

Human Kinetics, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Publishers. Sector: 51.