Job Description
Ovii's Interpretation of the Role
The Senior Book Editor will perform the final quality pass on AI‑generated manuscripts, work directly with authors, and shape editorial standards for DreamBook’s publishing platform.
Role Snapshot
- Senior Book Editor
- On‑site in Bangalore
- AI‑assisted manuscript editing
- Define editorial standards
- Author communication
- Copyediting & line editing
- Scale editorial workflow
Must-Have Requirements
- Copyediting
- Line editing
- Structural feedback
- Final quality check of manuscripts
- Professional author communication
- Experience in a reputable trade or academic publishing house
Nice-to-Have Signals
- Leadership or management of an editorial team
- Team training and mentorship
- Familiarity with AI‑assisted editing tools
Work Setup
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Work mode: ONSITE
- Employment type: Full-Time
Not Specified in JD
- Salary range
- Visa sponsorship
- Remote eligibility
- Benefits
What You'll Likely Work On
- Perform final quality checks on every AI‑generated book before publication
- Add copyediting, line editing, and structural comments throughout manuscripts
- Communicate with authors to resolve queries and tighten content
- Serve as escalation point for manuscripts requiring a human editor’s eye
- Help define and evolve editorial standards for the platform
- Train and mentor junior editors as the team grows
- Shape how the editorial workflow scales with increasing book volume
Good Fit If You Have
- Experience at a reputable trade or academic publishing house
- Strong, professional communication with authors
- Prior leadership or team‑management experience in editing (preferred)
- Comfort working alongside AI‑assisted editing tools
Skills
- Copyediting
- Line editing
- Structural feedback
- Manuscript quality assurance
- Author communication
- Editorial standards development
- Team training (preferred)
- Publishing‑house experience
- Leadership of editorial team (preferred)