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Job Title: On-Call Assistant Copyeditor, Nonfiction

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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

  1. Understand and apply Tyndale’s editorial procedures and style guidelines
  2. Communicate with the Nonfiction Team Leader regarding all work in progress, manuscript quality, and any troublesome issues that arise
  3. 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
  4. Prepare manuscript computer files for copyediting
  5. Process manuscripts on computer, entering corrections and tagging text elements in accordance with Editorial department guidelines
  6. Copyedit edited manuscripts, checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy of Bible quotations, form of bibliographies and notes, and consistency of style
  7. Proofread typeset pages for accuracy in all details
  8. Query the Nonfiction Team Leader or the editor, as applicable, regarding problems in content
  9. Proofread back cover copy, marketing copy, and other components as needed

Skills and Qualifications Needed



  1. College degree or relevant editorial experience
  2. Excellent knowledge of the English language, including grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation
  3. Basic and growing understanding of the complexities of writing and editing; sound editorial judgment
  4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
  5. Skill in computer word processing
  6. 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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