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Flatpage is an editorial agency and publishing house that specializes in delivering top-quality editing to nonfiction authors and organizations, and publishing books that captivate wide audiences. As an idea-driven business, Flatpage empowers authors and content creators to write engaging texts that resonate with their readers. Our team of editors, most of whom are former academics, artists, and journalists, works collaboratively to ensure every project meets the highest standards of excellence.

Flatpage is actively hiring for selected positions and we are always filing applications for future openings on our editorial roster. You’re welcome to apply for the following roles and we’ll get back to you if we think you’re a fit.

Contract Positions

If you are a highly qualified editorial professional with training and/or on-the-job experience, we want to hear from you! For our contract positions, we value applicants who are subject-matter experts with advanced degrees and nontraditional life experiences.

Contract Positions

Copyeditor (Museum Guides Project – US/UK English) (Nonactive)

Are you a qualified English-language copyeditor with a background in arts and culture? Flatpage is seeking experienced copyeditors to join our team as ongoing contractors for a special museums guide project!

As an editor with us on this project, you can expect to see a regular stream of museum guides from well-known institutions around the world (primarily US and UK) in areas such as history, science, art, performance, and more. The guides are usually approximately 5-30k words in length and require two passes with a 5-day turnaround for each editorial pass. Although we offer regular work throughout the month, and you’re free to take as many manuscripts as you like, most of the manuscripts come in last-minute so you must have regular and flexible availability.

Ideal candidate(s) will have an advanced degree (MA, PhD) with professional experience in copyediting nonfiction manuscripts written by authors in art and cultural history. This is a contract position, where the editor will be offered projects on an as-needed basis, based on their interests and availability.

At this time, we are unable to train candidates to perform the duties related to this position. Therefore we are only seeking candidates who have previously completed professional training and worked with clients.

The ideal candidate will possess:

MA or PhD in the humanities or social sciences
Ability to professionally copyedit in both US and UK English, including correcting mechanical and language usage errors
Certificate in copyediting from an accredited program (e.g., UCSD, UCB, UCGS, SFU, UW, etc.) or a minimum 3-5 years professional copyediting experience
Ability and experience working with nonfiction manuscripts, e.g., museum interpretive texts, communications or content marketing materials, general interest, instructional, historical, for self-publishing or traditional print authors
Expertise in the Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and New Hart’s Rules; online access to style databases is a must
Technical skills in editing and commenting on manuscripts using Microsoft Word’s track changes, as well as the ability to use a style sheet
Access to a mobile device, such as an iPhone or Android with Android 9 or iOS 13.6 operating systems or newer
Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to join a growing team

Hours and compensation: We need editors with regular availability and who are willing to take projects that arrive last minute, sometimes over weekends. The per-word rate for this project will be discussed in the interview.

Applicants who are a match will be invited to perform a sample copyedit.

Interested candidates must fill out an application form in order to be considered.

Copyeditor (Academic & General Nonfiction) (Nonactive)

Are you a qualified copyeditor who wants to focus more on editing academic and nonfiction manuscripts and less on project management and client interaction? Flatpage is seeking experienced copyeditors to join our team as ongoing contractors!

We are a growing business with an active, enthusiastic team of current and former academics, writers, and experienced editors. As an editor with us, you can expect to see academic and nonfiction book, chapter, and journal manuscripts in the arts, humanities, and social sciences; institutional publications and didactics, such as museum catalogues and exhibition materials; and texts written by artists and other creatives. Typical workload is about 5-15 hours per week, fluctuating seasonally. Most of our projects come in last-minute so you must have regular availability; we do not usually book editors in advance. Our team has active, regular discussion using a platform called Basecamp, which you will be expected to participate in.

Ideal candidate(s) will be humanities scholars or social/political theorists with an advanced degree (MA, PhD) with professional experience in copyediting journal articles, book manuscripts, nonfiction essays, and organizational materials written by authors in art and cultural history, film and performance studies, and critical thought. This is a contract position, where the editor will be offered projects on an as-needed basis, based on their interests and availability.

The ideal candidate will possess:

PhD in the humanities or social sciences (preferred), master’s in journalism
Certificate in copyediting from an accredited program (e.g., UCSD, UCB, UCGS, SFU, UW, etc.)
Minimum 3-5 years professional copyediting experience
Fluency in academic terminology; specifically the ability to translate academese into clear and effective language (for academic manuscripts)
Ability and experience working with nonfiction manuscripts, e.g., memoir, general interest, instructional, historical, for self-publishing or traditional print authors
Knowledge of the conventions and processes of the academic and traditional publishing industry, including journals, university presses, Big Five, and small presses
Ability to identify and correct grammatical, mechanical, and style issues in manuscripts
Firm background in grammar and mechanics of US or UK English (first-language level)
Expertise in the Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) or APA style, including reference citations; online access to these databases is a must
Technical skills in editing and commenting on manuscripts using Microsoft Word’s track changes, as well as the ability to use a style sheet
Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to join a growing team

Hours and compensation: We need editors with regular availability who are willing to take projects that come in last minute. Rates vary depending on the length and difficulty of the project, but typically range from $0.02-0.03 per word.

Applicants who are a match will be invited to perform a sample copyedit.

Interested candidates must fill out an application form in order to be considered.

Line Editor (Academic & General Nonfiction) (Nonactive)

Are you a qualified line editor who wants to focus more on editing academic and nonfiction manuscripts and less on project management and client interaction? Flatpage is seeking experienced line editors to join our team as ongoing contractors!

We are a growing business with an active, enthusiastic team of current and former academics, writers, and experienced editors. As an editor with us, you can expect to see academic and nonfiction book, and journal, and conference paper manuscripts in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, primarily written by non-native English (ESL) authors; institutional publications and didactics, such as museum catalogues and exhibition materials; and general interest texts, such as cultural criticism or blog posts. Typical workload is about 5-10 hours per week, fluctuating seasonally. Our team has active, regular discussion using a platform called Basecamp, which you will be expected to participate in.

Ideal candidate(s) will have an advanced degree (MA) in the humanities or social sciences with professional experience in line editing journal articles, book manuscripts, nonfiction essays, and other types of materials written by authors in art and cultural history, film and performance studies, and critical thought. This is a contract position, where the editor will be offered projects on an as-needed basis, based on their interests and availability.

The ideal candidate will possess:

PhD in the humanities or social sciences, master’s in journalism
Certificate in editing/publishing from an accredited program (preferred)
Minimum 3-5 years professional editing experience
Fluency in academic terminology; specifically the ability to translate academese into clear and effective language (for academic manuscripts)
Ability and experience working with nonfiction manuscripts, e.g., memoir, general interest, instructional, historical, for self-publishing or traditional print authors
Knowledge of the conventions and processes of the academic and traditional publishing industry, including journals, university presses, Big Five, and small presses
Ability to identify and correct style issues in manuscripts, including the flow of sentences and paragraphs, authorial tone and word choice, and suggest ways authors can prune/expand texts
Firm background in grammar and mechanics of US English (first-language level)
Strong publication history and experience writing for different audiences, both specialist and generalist
Technical skills in editing and commenting on manuscripts using Microsoft Word’s track changes
Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to join a growing team

Applicants who are a match will be invited to perform a sample line edit.

Interested candidates must fill out an application form in order to be considered.

Developmental Editor (Academic) (Nonactive)

Are you a qualified developmental editor or current/former scholar who wants to focus more on editing nonfiction or academic manuscripts and less on project management and client interaction? Flatpage is seeking experienced academic developmental editors to join our team as ongoing contractors!

We are a growing business with an active, enthusiastic team of current and former academics, writers, and experienced editors. As an editor with us, you can expect to see nonfiction and academic book, chapter, and journal manuscripts in the arts and humanities. Typical workload is about 5-15 hours per week, fluctuating seasonally. Our team has active, regular discussion using a platform called Basecamp, in which you will be expected to participate.

Ideal candidate(s) will be humanities scholars or social/political theorists with an advanced degree (PhD) with professional experience in editing journal articles and book manuscripts written by nonfiction and/or academic authors in art and cultural history, film and performance studies, and critical thought. This is a contract position, where the editor will be offered projects on an as-needed basis, based on their interests and availability.

The ideal candidate will possess:

PhD in the humanities or social sciences
Fluency in academic terminology; specifically the ability to translate academese into clear and effective language
Ability and experience working with academic manuscripts, e.g., dissertations, dissertations-to-book projects, journal articles, single- and multi-author books, etc.
Minimum 3-5 years editing experience either in an academic setting or as a professional editor
Knowledge of the conventions and processes of the academic publishing industry, including journals and university presses
Ability to evaluate big-picture issues in manuscripts, including argumentation, structure/organization, and flow
Firm background in grammar and mechanics of US English (first-language level) a must
Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and/or APA style, including reference citations helpful
Technical skills in editing and commenting on manuscripts using Microsoft Word
Enthusiasm to discuss editorial feedback with clients via Zoom call
Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to join a growing team

Applicants who are a match will be invited to submit an example of a past editorial report they have compiled for a past client (anonymized is OK).

Interested candidates must fill out an application form in order to be considered.

To apply

Unless otherwise stated, all interested applicants for contract editorial positions should fill out the form above. Applications for contract roles will not be accepted by email. If your qualifications match the requirements, you will be invited to discuss the role in more detail, including rates, via virtual call. Due to the high volume of applicants, we are not able to respond to everyone individually. Our contract positions are all fully remote. Applications for nonactive job listings will be put on file until we are actively hiring for that role.

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Staff Positions

We are seeking dynamic and passionate employees to help drive our business to the next level. If you are an energetic collaborator with excellent communication skills and knowledge of the editorial and publishing industries, please consider applying to one of our open positions.

Staff Positions

Marketing Manager (Part-Time)

We are looking for an experienced marketing/publicity professional who is enthusiastic about academic and nonfiction publishing and has a desire to be part of a fast-growing company. As a marketing manager with Flatpage, you will focus on marketing for our editorial agency and publishing house by assisting in the strategizing and implementation of email and advertising campaigns, client outreach, and book promotion.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and have extensive networks in the field of corporate content marketing, an area that represents future growth for our editorial business. We are seeking ambitious self-starters who are excited to grow with our company; knowledge of the editorial and publishing industry is welcome but not required.

This is a part-time position, where you’ll be expected to work approximately 10-15 hours per week. This role is remote with flexible hours and the successful candidate will be required to attend biweekly virtual meetings with the executive team. Candidates must be physically located in the United States to be considered.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Flatpage’s executives to strategize marketing and promotional campaigns aimed to increase our client base and sell our books
Outreach to potential clients, including emails and occasional virtual and/or in-person pitch meetings to explain our services, particularly oriented toward corporate clients
Strategize and suggest content marketing related to our services, including on our blog, Column
Draft and coordinate design for advertising campaigns in tandem with our design team and utilizing our branding strategy
Managing our social media accounts, including LinkedIn and Meta platforms
Draft and schedule email newsletters using a template design
Develop and implement promotional strategies, including booking events, coordinating social media campaigns, and direct outreach
Report to Flatpage’s executives in regular virtual meetings
Collaborate with Flatpage’s team using a productivity platform called Basecamp, including managing projects and participating in active discussions to ensure effective communication.
Other responsibilities as needed

Requirements:

Advanced degree in media, communications, business administration or a related field
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in marketing
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both within a team and with external collaborators/clients
Wide network in corporate marketing and communications or other fields that offer potential clients for our editorial services
Experience managing social media and building an online presence
Basic design skills using software such as InDesign, Canva, and MailChimp
Ability to adapt to and utilize productivity platforms, including Basecamp
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Enthusiasm for being part of a growing team and desire for long-term collaboration

Desired Skills:

Familiarity with the editorial and publishing markets
Knowledge of marketing analysis tools and applications

Hours and Compensation:

This position requires approximately 10-15 hours per week, with opportunity for future growth. Although this position is remote, the person in this position may be required to attend virtual calls with our chief editor during working hours, primarily in the morning EST. The starting rate of compensation is $30-35 per hour and there will be a three-month probationary period.

How to Apply:

If you believe you are a right fit for this role and have the skills and qualifications outlined above, please submit your updated resume (2 pages max), a cover letter, and a portfolio of your past work addressed to David Hariri outlining your relevant experience to careers@flatpage.com (subject line should include the position title and your name). Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview for a start date in winter 2024-25. Short-listed candidates will be required to submit a brief marketing proposal, which will be compensated.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

To apply

If you believe you are a great fit for one of our ongoing roles and have the skills and qualifications outlined above, please submit your updated resume (2 pages max) and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to careers@flatpage.com (subject line should include the position title and your name).

If your qualifications match the requirements, you will be invited to discuss the role in more detail via virtual call. Due to the high volume of applicants, we are not able to respond to everyone individually.

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