Book Managing Editor – Rubedia

Rubedia, a distinguished book publishing house with over 580 published books and more than 180,000 positive book reviews, is seeking a Book Managing Editor to join our dedicated team.

This remote position involves overseeing the entire book production process, including beta reading, drafting compelling storylines, and coordinating with freelancers such as writers, editors, plot developers, and cover designers. It’s a position that asks for both teamwork and independent and creative thinking.

The successful candidate will also manage the publication schedule, ensuring timely releases, and maintaining high-quality standards in all our romance book offerings. At the same time, a culture of openness and helpfulness is highly recommended.

Rubedia believes in growing together, cooperating with and inspiring each other, learning how to honestly and respectfully communicate, learning how to listen carefully and be compassionate, act as leaders, always eager to evolve and discover what’s best for the business.

You’ll be going through an intensive paid onboarding period before committing to full tasks, and it’s expected that you’ll be able to receive feedback well and expand your current skillset. The more you work for us, the more you’ll be able to gauge our culture of candor and openness and embrace it.

Your day-to-day tasks:

• Beta-read manuscripts of upcoming books and provide constructive feedback. Please make a note that if you’re not adept at reading extensively for periods of time, this position might not be for you.
• Craft compelling storylines ensuring they follow the genre’s and the business’ guidelines.
• Handle communication with authors and editors/proofreaders regarding the manuscript’s improvement.
• Take initiative while paying close attention to content to improve our standard procedures and the quality of the books and services.
• Exercise your own creativity and problem-solving accordingly whenever faced with any mishaps.
• Participate in the team’s meetings and work openly with the Editor-in-Chief and your Team Leader to find creative solutions and expand your existing skillset.

Location:

This position is entirely remote. You can work from anywhere as long as you have a great Internet connection and a comfortable workspace.

Schedule:

Approximately 40-hour work week with flexible working hours.

What we offer:

• A stable and supportive working environment and constant guidance throughout.
• You’ll receive extensive training in beta reading and storyline creation to help you guide writers in developing compelling and high-quality stories.
• You will gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of the book publishing industry processes.
• We’ll help you improve your time management, decision-making, and communication skills.

We seek associates for long-term collaboration—people who care for their team, contribute to a supportive and welcoming environment, and create content that fulfills readers while growing alongside the business.

Required Qualifications:

• Top-notch English communication skills, primarily written ones.
• Α personal desktop or laptop computer capable of loading demanding applications during multitasking
• Top-notch Wi-fi connection that ensures the quality of work
• Passionate about reading books, especially romance and adventure books
• Touch Typing
• Literary judgment and ability to provide constructive feedback on books
• Leadership skills
• Α mindset of continuous learning and improvement
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail