Health Book Editor wanted | $5,400
Added 2025-06-26 21:43:08 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MERCOLA
Deadline: 27 July 225
Inspire healthier living—one polished page at a time. Join Mercola’s editorial team and transform cutting‑edge nutrition research into a page‑turning book that empowers readers worldwide.
ROLE SNAPSHOT
Rate: $0.06 per word (≈ $5,400)
Contract: Jul 1 – Sep 30 · ≈ 150 hrs · 100 % remote (U.S. time zones, core hours ET)
Manuscript: 90 k‑word consumer nutrition book for Mercola, a leading wellness publisher with multiple bestselling titles and a multimillion‑reader audience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver two developmental passes + one line edit on schedule
Re‑sequence chapters for a clear “What’s‑in‑it‑for‑me?” flow
Translate peer‑reviewed research into lively, plain English
Guardrail every claim for FDA‑compliant wording
Sync smoothly with recipe, citation, sensitivity & design editors
Provide concise feedback that lifts accuracy and author voice
MUST‑HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
5+ yrs editing health/science nonfiction (books preferred)
Mastery of MS Word tracked changes & OneDrive workflows
Proven record of regulatory‑safe language and on‑time delivery
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
AMWA, NBHWC or similar credential
Experience coaching authors on narrative pacing
WHAT WE OFFER
Cover credit + complimentary first‑run copies
Remote culture within U.S. time zones (core hours ET)
Fast‑growing list = priority for future projects
READY TO JUMP IN?
1. Click “Apply.”
2. Follow the SurveyMonkey link below and breeze through a few targeted questions that showcase your expertise.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IndeedMercola2
Important: Only applications with the survey completed in full can move forward to the interview stage—so be sure to answer all questions and hit “Submit” at the end. We’re excited to see your insights!
Mercola welcomes editors of every background, identity, and life experience.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Applications: Via the webform
Website: https://www.mercola.com/
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