136K–204K USD / year
Managing Editor, Stripe Press
OtherHybrid — New York, United States
Published on 2026-10-28
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About this role
Lead editorial development and execution for Stripe Press’s nonfiction publishing program, from acquisition through final proofs and production handoff. Ensure books meet high standards for clarity, accuracy, rigor, and editorial distinction while building workflows and a network of editorial specialists.
About the company
Stripe provides payment infrastructure and financial tools that help businesses accept payments, manage subscriptions, and move money globally. It serves startups through large enterprises with APIs for online and in-person commerce.
The team
Stripe Press, within the Communications team.
What you'll do
- Manage each book’s editorial path from acquisition through final proofs and production handoff
- Create and manage schedules for reviews, revisions, copyediting, fact-checking, permissions, indexing, and proofreading
- Assess manuscripts for structure, argument, clarity, voice, evidence, and accessibility
- Guide authors and provide developmental or line-editing support as needed
- Determine verification needs and commission specialist reviews
- Build and supervise a network of editorial and production contributors
- Approve manuscripts and oversee editorial decisions through proof stages
- Maintain house style and improve editorial-production workflows
What we're looking for
- Significant experience managing complex nonfiction books in a publishing organization
- Excellent editorial judgment across structure, argument, prose, evidence, and authorial voice
- Comfort with technical, scientific, economic, historical, or other research-intensive nonfiction
- Deep knowledge of editorial and production workflows, including editing, fact-checking, permissions, and proofreading
- Strong project management skills coordinating complex projects and timelines
- Comfort working in a small organization where systems are still being built
Nice to have
- Experience launching or scaling a publishing program, list, or imprint
- Experience developing editorial standards, tools, or workflows
Benefits
- Equity
- Company bonus
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Wellness stipends