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Assist authors in creating high-quality technical books, manage the development process, and ensure content clarity and style adherence. | Minimum of 1 year editing experience, strong English skills, research ability, and interest in technology. | Job Description: Development Editor – Books Location: Remote Department: Editorial Reports to: Editorial Director About Manning Publications Manning Publications Co. is a leading global publisher of technology books. We are seeking a part-time Development Editor to coach book authors on how to create high-quality, innovative content. You will apply market research and editorial expertise to publish commercially successful books. Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential, along with a great eye for detail. Role Overview This position is ideal for someone looking for flexible and remote freelance work (15-30 hours per week). You must have crossover with US business hours (Eastern time). A remote office with a reliable computer, Internet, and email access is required. PRIMARY DUTIES · Help authors to meet customer needs by guiding them through the writing process. · Shape chapters to deliver information effectively and clearly. · Research key competitor titles and monitor tech trends. · Manage the book development process to meet publication deadlines. · Collaborate with authors and technical reviewers to build long-lasting relationships. · Communicate complex technical information in an accessible way. · Use feedback from tech community members to inform your editing. · Follow Manning’s style guidelines. · Perform occasional tasks related to the marketing of books. REQUIRED SKILLS · 1+ years of previous editing experience · Excellent written English and proofreading skills · Commercial awareness and research skills · Strong project and time management abilities · An interest in technology · Confidence using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat · Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in a book publishing or content creation environment is desirable. You should have a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, technical writing, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees, certifications, or experience in STEM fields are a plus. To apply Please submit a cover letter and resume Job Type: Contract Pay: $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule Application Question(s): • Please submit a cover letter. • Please explain the type of research you've been involved in. Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • Research: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: Remote

Drive website sales growth through data-driven analysis, conversion optimization, A/B testing, and collaboration with marketing teams to improve email marketing and sales channels. | Proven experience in conversion optimization and A/B testing, strong analytical skills, familiarity with analytics tools and databases, and an interest in technology and innovation. | Manning Publications is looking for a Sales Focused Data Analyst / Manager to join our team to drive our website sales. We’ve been publishing books that teach technical topics to software professionals for over two decades, and we believe our books, projects, and videos are the best in the business. Our books are sold through multiple channels and through our own website. We’re now looking for an entrepreneurial Sales Focused Data Analyst / Manager to help significantly increase the sales achieved through our own website by growing our mailing list, enhancing all our website sales channels, and improving our conversion rates. Working collaboratively alongside our title marketing and email marketing managers, your role will be to identify opportunities to enhance revenue, to instigate fast-paced testing of those opportunities through A/B or multivariant testing, and through a data driven approach determine strategies and courses of action that will lead to strong revenue growth. This is a remote working position liaising with colleagues around the world. We are not a big team and so you will need to be hands-on and willing to occasionally work in the evening to accommodate discussions with others in different time zones. In return, for the right candidate, the role represents an excellent opportunity to become a key team member, to enjoy flexible working hours, and to instigate programs and actions that will make a real difference. Responsibilities Website Sales • Continuously search for opportunities to increase inbound volumes across all website sales channels including via email, affiliates, SEO, and direct. • Continuously search for opportunities to improve conversion and sales rates, for example through website design, personalization, bundled titles, product page improvements, enhanced purchase journeys and improvements to the cart. • Develop and own the program to test such opportunities and ensure relevant data and analytics are captured to deliver measurable results • Quickly interpret those results, draw unique insights and provide clear recommendations for future investment and experiments Email marketing • Use data driven insights to identify opportunities to grow our mailing list and improve the volume of sales derived from it. • Develop and own programs to test such opportunities and manage and build the size of the list and its responsiveness. • Working with our email marketing department, identify opportunities, and develop and own programs to improve the effectiveness of our email marketing. Requirements • Proven experience of conversion optimisation and A/B testing • Strong analytical background, comfortable with data analysis and reporting • Good working knowledge of multiple analytics tools and database • Previous experience of a developer focused platform is preferred • An interest in technology, coding, innovation and excellence Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: • Work from home Work Location: Remote

Lead and mentor editorial team, shape editorial strategy for technical books, evaluate manuscripts for technical accuracy and market fit, and collaborate with authors and marketing. | Broad technical background in software development, experience in technical publishing or editing, leadership skills, and familiarity with emerging technology trends. | Role Overview The Editorial Director will lead Manning’s editorial vision and strategy, overseeing the Development Editors and ensuring that our books meet the needs of today’s technical professionals. This new role requires a unique blend of deep technical knowledge and market insight. The ideal candidate will understand both the craft of publishing and the evolving needs of developers, ensuring that our publications remain authoritative, practical, and highly relevant. Key Responsibilities ● Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Development Editors, providing guidance on book acquisition, development, and execution. ● Shape the editorial direction of the program by identifying high-impact technical topics and guiding how each book is positioned for the market. ● Evaluate book proposals and manuscripts for technical accuracy, market fit, and accessibility to the target audience. ● Work closely with authors to ensure manuscripts strike the right balance between technical depth and developer accessibility. ● Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to align editorial strategy with business goals and reader demand. ● Stay abreast of technology trends (AI, data science, cloud, security, software engineering) and ensure Manning’s list reflects the cutting edge while maintaining foundational works. ● Champion editorial quality, innovation, and relevance across all publications. ● Act as a bridge between the technical community and the publishing market, ensuring content is both accurate and commercially viable. ● Guide authors in making complex technical content approachable and engaging for working professionals. ● Promote a culture of lifelong learning and curiosity within the editorial team. Desired Qualifications ● Broad technical background with deep understanding of software development, computer science, and emerging technologies. ● Full-stack perspective: familiarity with how technologies interact across infrastructure, backend, frontend, and cloud. ● Strong awareness of market demand for technical skills and the ability to guide projects toward high-value, high-impact topics. ● Experience in technical publishing, editing, or authorship with proven ability to shape content for developers and professionals. ● Demonstrated ability to lead editorial teams, mentor staff, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. ● Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills. ● Familiarity with foundational programming literature (e.g., Clean Code, The Pragmatic Programmer, Code Complete, Designing Data-Intensive Applications). ● Understanding of classic and emerging fields such as AI, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, and DevOps. ● Ability to think systemically about technology, recognizing how trends connect and evolve. ● Keen interest in historical and foundational context of technology and programming practices. ● Experience working with author communities, developer advocates, or technical experts is a strong plus. Why Join Manning? ● Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technical publishing. ● Lead a talented team and collaborate with some of the brightest authors in technology. ● Help developers worldwide gain access to foundational and emerging knowledge. ● Flexible, remote-first role with a global team. ● Be part of a mission-driven publisher that values quality, innovation, and technical rigor. ● Opportunity to influence how complex technical knowledge is communicated to the world. ● Contribute to books that have long-term impact on the careers of software developers and engineers. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off Application Question(s): • Familiarity with how technologies interact across infrastructure, backend, frontend, and cloud. Work Location: Remote

Guide authors to transform complex AI research papers into accessible, engaging content with clear explanations, code examples, and contextual storytelling. | Advanced degree or equivalent experience in AI/computer science, strong familiarity with AI/ML academic literature, technical writing/editing experience, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. | Job Description: Development Editor – Seminal Papers Series Location: Remote Department: Editorial Reports to: Editorial Director About Manning Publications Manning Publications is a leading publisher of technical books and learning resources that help software developers, data scientists, and technology professionals advance their skills. Our newest initiative, the Seminal Papers Series, will make foundational research papers in artificial intelligence and related fields accessible to working professionals through clear explanations, practical code, and contextual storytelling. Role Overview We are seeking a Development Editor to work on the Seminal Papers Series. This role is ideal for someone with a research background in AI, computer science, or a closely related field, who also has a passion for helping authors communicate complex research to a broad developer audience. You will guide authors in transforming dense, technical research papers into engaging, intuitive explanations supported by real-world applications, code examples, and historical context. Key Responsibilities · Editorial Development: Partner with authors to shape book proposals, outlines, and manuscripts so they align with the goals of the Seminal Papers Series. · Research Translation: Help authors interpret and contextualize seminal academic papers, ensuring explanations are accessible to developers without extensive research or math backgrounds. · Audience Focus: Ensure manuscripts are written with the working professional in mind—developers, data scientists, and technical practitioners—while keeping secondary audiences (students, researchers) in consideration. · Content Quality: Ensure that each paper is clearly identified, explained in historical and technical context, and accompanied by intuitive explanations, diagrams, and practical code examples where possible. · Pedagogical Support: Encourage authors to include implementation considerations, case studies, and business-relevant applications that bridge the gap between theory and practice. · Series Consistency: Maintain a consistent voice, format, and editorial approach across the series, while allowing each author’s expertise and style to shine through. · Project Management: Coordinate timelines, provide regular feedback, and manage the manuscript through stages from draft to production. Desired Qualifications · Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field, OR equivalent professional/research experience. · Strong familiarity with academic literature in AI/ML (e.g., transformers, neural networks, retrieval-augmented generation, optimization). · Demonstrated ability to explain complex research concepts to non-specialist audiences. · Experience in technical writing, editing, or teaching is strongly preferred. · Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. · Familiarity with code examples (Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) a plus. Why Join Manning? · Contribute to a series that will bridge the gap between research and industry practice for thousands of developers. · Collaborate with leading researchers and practitioners in AI and beyond. · Work in a mission-driven environment where editorial excellence and technical rigor are valued equally. · Flexible, remote-first role with a global team. To apply Please submit a cover letter and resume Job Type: Contract Work Location: Remote