Developmental Editor
Yaqeen Institute
WorldwideFully remoteFull TimeSeniorEducation & E-Learning
Posted 20 days ago2w agoApply link checked 6 hours ago
Why we think you can apply
- Hiring model
- Open worldwide · the employer states no country restriction
- Work from
- Anywhere, the UAE included
Posted 20 days ago · apply link checked 6 hours ago
About the role
Responsibilities
- Identify weaknesses in manuscript argument and structure, including research gaps and repetition
- Reorganize and rewrite passages to strengthen clarity, tone, and argument while preserving author voice
- Suggest or verify citations from classical or contemporary scholarship
- Communicate directly with authors to collaboratively work through revisions
- Incorporate peer-review feedback into subsequent drafts
- Coordinate with style and copyediting teams to ensure citation and transliteration standards
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years experience developmentally editing long-form, research-based non-fiction manuscripts
- Proven ability to adapt sophisticated theological, philosophical, or legal arguments for diverse reader backgrounds
- Ability to identify assumptions, inconsistencies, and weak evidence to formulate sound arguments
- Strong grounding in Islamic sciences to critically engage religious content and identify credible sources
- Experience managing a defined scope of work against project timelines
About the Company
Yaqeen is a nonprofit on a mission to pioneer Islamic research in creative, cutting-edge formats tailored to meet people where they are. They work to dismantle doubts through well-researched truths and nurture conviction by strengthening belief with practical, spiritual guidance.
What we look for
- 5+ years experience editing long-form non-fiction research manuscripts
- Experience collaborating with authors and scholars
- Ability to manage project timelines independently
- Strong grounding in Islamic sciences
- Proven ability to simplify complex theological and philosophical arguments
- Critical analysis and argument formation skills
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