Editor

Job Overview
The Swedenborg Foundation seeks a highly skilled, detail-driven Editor to join our publishing team and steward the editorial integrity of our books and written content. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Vice President of Publishing.

This role is ideal for an editor who is meticulous, disciplined, and tireless in the pursuit of excellence—someone who takes deep satisfaction in catching every error, holding consistency across complex projects, and bringing clarity and polish to meaningful work. You will step immediately into active projects, including books already in the publishing pipeline and ongoing reprints, while helping ensure that our editorial standards are upheld across platforms.

This role functions as the primary editor for the Foundation’s books and written content, with oversight and mentorship from the Vice President of Publishing. The Swedenborg Foundation is a spiritually grounded nonprofit and multimedia organization that continues to uphold book publishing as a core expression of its mission. We are seeking someone who is not only technically excellent, but genuinely enthusiastic about contributing their skills in a values-driven, purpose-centered environment.

Position Term & Funding Notice

This position is funded for the calendar year of 2026, contingent upon continued external funding. While it is our hope and intent that this role will become long-term, continued employment beyond 2026 is dependent on the continuation of current funding. In the event that funding is discontinued, the position would be terminated.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership & Quality Control

• Oversee the editorial process for all assigned titles, from manuscript development through production handoff.
• Perform developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading as needed.
• Ensure scrupulous accuracy, consistency, and clarity across all manuscripts.
• Evaluate reprints and backlist titles for needed updates or corrections.
• Uphold and continuously refine the Foundation’s in-house style guide, style sheets, and editorial SOPs, grounded in The Chicago Manual of Style.

Project & Workflow Management

• Track editorial workflows for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and standards are met.
• Maintain accurate editorial records, metadata, and documentation for all titles.
• Collaborate closely with the Publishing Operations & Marketing Manager, Publishing Metadata Specialist, and Production & Design Manager, to ensure smooth transitions between stages of production.
• Participate in weekly publishing team meetings and submissions evaluations.

Author & Freelancer Collaboration

• Serve as the primary editorial contact for authors during manuscript development.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and constructively regarding edits, revisions, and schedules.
• Contract with, manage, and evaluate freelance editors and proofreaders as needed, ensuring their work meets Foundation standards.
• Acquire and manage copyright permissions as required.

Cross-Platform Editorial Support

• Oversee and edit website blogs and long-form editorial content managed by the marketing team, ensuring consistency of voice, quality, and accuracy across platforms.
• Ensure compliance with citation and attribution guidelines in all published materials.

Additional Duties

• Stay current with updates to The Chicago Manual of Style and evolving editorial best practices.
• Proofread typeset interiors and production-ready files.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the publishing program.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional editing and proofreading skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Highly organized, disciplined, and process-oriented.
• Strong project management skills and ability to track multiple deadlines.
• A collaborative communicator who enjoys working within a thoughtful, mission-driven publishing team.
• Passion for mission-driven publishing and spiritual or nonprofit work.
• Ability to work steadily and thoroughly, even with complex or repetitive material.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Publishing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional editorial experience in book publishing.
• Strong working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style.
• Experience managing authors and freelance editors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and text/document management tools.

Location & Working Conditions

This position may be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States, provided the candidate has a reliable internet connection. Work may also be conducted at the Swedenborg Foundation office when appropriate.

The role requires prolonged computer use and handling physical books. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed to meet publishing deadlines.

Applicants should submit:

• A resume
• A cover letter outlining their editorial experience and interest in working with a mission-driven publishing organization

Applicants may be asked to provide examples of published work they have edited or professional references who can speak to their editorial skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote