Editorial Assistant – Contractor

About the role

Macmillan Learning is a privately‑held, family‑owned digital learning company that inspires what's possible for every learner. Its tools, content, and services are grounded in research and designed to support learning wherever and however it takes place. The Custom Solutions Publishing Group is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support editorial, production, and digital media work across custom publishing projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format manuscripts, including creating front matter and tables of contents for custom publishing projects.
• Conduct photo research and compile informational spreadsheets to support production tracking.
• Proofread manuscripts and course materials for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style standards.
• Track permissions invoices and approvals, and provide additional permissions support as needed.
• Set up and maintain Jira tickets to support project management and status tracking.
• Support ePub publication, including reviewing and testing ePub files for quality.
• Create online assessment questions and test banks, compile PDF eBook files, and review courseware for quality assurance.
• Assist with related administrative tasks, including distributing ISBNs and updating reports and tracking documentation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and close attention to detail, particularly in proofreading and quality review.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of clear, professional collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal oversight.

Skills

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Qualifications

• Prior book publishing experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with website development or the digital design process (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for English or a related field (preferred).
• At least one year of relevant experience (student internships considered) (preferred).

Pay

$22/hour

Schedule

• Engagement type: Agency contractor (employed by Noor)
• Duration: October 15, 2026 – August 15, 2027
• Time commitment: Full‑time, temporary assignment
• Location: Remote