Assistant Copyeditor, Bibles at Tyndale House Publishers

Carol Stream, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Copyediting, Proofreading, Grammar, Clarity, Consistency, Accuracy, Scripture Quotations, Page Proofs, Manuscript Comparison, File Preparation, Project Coordination, Guidance, Feedback, Editorial Standards, Style Guidelines, Communication

Industry

Book and Periodical Publishing

Description

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. Do you love words, theology, and the details that make great publishing possible? Tyndale House Publishers is seeking an Assistant Copyeditor to support our Bibles & Alliance team. In this mission-critical role, you will help ensure the accuracy, clarity, and excellence of biblical and reference content that serves readers around the world. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented editor with a deep knowledge of Scripture, a passion for precision, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to God’s Kingdom through publishing. What You'll Do Copyedit and proofread Bible, reference, and related materials for grammar, clarity, consistency, and accuracy of Scripture quotations Review page proofs and compare manuscripts to typeset files; prepare clean files for Production on schedule Coordinate projects with freelance and in-house copyeditors, providing guidance and feedback as needed Apply Tyndale’s editorial standards and style guidelines across all assignments Collaborate with the Bible Team Leader and editorial team to support product development and publishing timelines Skills and Qualifications Needed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent editorial experience Strong copyediting and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail Excellent command of English grammar and usage Thorough knowledge of the Bible and evangelical Christian thought Organized, self-disciplined, and able to manage multiple deadlines Strong communication and relational skills in a collaborative environment Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God’s Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith 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/.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Copyeditor will copyedit and proofread Bible, reference, and related materials to ensure grammar, clarity, consistency, and accuracy of Scripture quotations. This role also involves reviewing page proofs, comparing manuscripts to typeset files, and coordinating projects with freelance and in-house copyeditors.