Book Editor

Role: Book Editor - British Noble Press

Location: MG Road, Gurugram, India (In-office role)

About the role

British Noble Press is hiring a Book Editor to lead editorial work on English-language books across genres. You will own the editorial quality of non-fiction and fiction titles — from acquisition and developmental edits through line edits, copyediting, and pre-press sign-off. This is a senior, hands-on role that requires editorial judgment, strong project management, and the ability to collaborate with authors, designers, production, and marketing to deliver polished, publish-ready books on schedule.

This role will be based at our office in MG Road, Gurugram.

Key responsibilities

- Lead editorial development for multiple book projects simultaneously across genres (non-fiction, business, memoir, self-help, and commercial fiction).

- Perform developmental edits to shape structure, argument, pacing, voice, and audience fit.

- Execute detailed line edits and copyedits to ensure clarity, consistency, grammar, and adherence to house style.

- Coordinate proofreading and final quality checks prior to print/e-book sign-off.

- Maintain and enforce house style and use of style guides (Chicago Manual of Style, Oxford, or internal house style as applicable).

- Collaborate closely with authors to communicate editorial changes, coach revisions, and preserve author voice while raising quality.

- Manage editorial schedules and deliverables; identify risks and adjust timelines to meet publication deadlines.

- Oversee, mentor, and assign work to the writing team, proofreaders, and junior editorial staff.

- Work with marketing and rights teams to prepare accurate book descriptions, author bios, and metadata for discoverability.

- Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce errors, and uphold quality standards.

Basic (required) qualifications

- 2-3 years of professional book-writing/editing experience, with at least 1 year in an editorial role (publisher, trade press, or established publishing services).

- Demonstrable experience editing English-language books to publication standard across at least two genres.

- Exceptional command of English grammar, syntax, and editorial conventions.

- Strong developmental and line-editing skills with a track record of shepherding manuscripts from draft to published book.

- Proficiency with editorial tools and workflows (MS Word — Track Changes, Google Docs, and basic familiarity with Adobe InDesign or working with production teams).

- Excellent project management skills — the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure.

- Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to work constructively with authors and cross-functional teams.

- High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential manuscripts and author relationships.

Preferred qualifications

- Master's or Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Publishing, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

- Experience managing editorial teams, freelance writers, and external vendors.

- Familiarity with style guides (Chicago Manual of Style recommended) and basic knowledge of publishing rights, ISBN, and metadata best practices.

- Experience with developmental editing for business, leadership, memoir, or self-help titles is a plus.

- Demonstrated contributions to titles that have achieved significant sales, reviews, or awards (helpful but not mandatory).

Suggested skills and attributes

- Exceptional editorial judgment and storytelling instincts.

- Attention to detail and commitment to factual accuracy.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

- Resourcefulness and adaptability in a fast-moving environment.

- Mentoring and people-management capabilities.

Compensation & benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience, demonstrated track record, and specific role responsibilities. Actual compensation packages may also include a performance bonus, benefits, and other applicable incentive components. Compensation may vary by location and candidate background.

British Noble Press is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Company description

British Noble Press is a premium concierge publishing and authority-building company that helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and experts publish strategic, high-quality books designed to build authority and accelerate business outcomes. Our services span writing, editorial, design, production, and marketing for busy high-achievers.

Equal opportunity, accessibility & privacy

British Noble Press is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, please indicate this in your application or contact our recruiting team at alice@britishnoble.com. Examples of reasonable accommodations include documents in alternate formats, interview interpreters, or a different interview location.

We respect candidate privacy. Applicant data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.