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Ghostwriter

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Expert editor with real book-editing credits
  • Flawless command of American English
  • Experience editing memoirs or audio-first manuscripts
  • Familiarity with book structure and tracked changes in Google Docs

Responsibilities

  • Transcribe audio using AI tools and manually clean transcripts for accuracy
  • Turn raw transcripts into structured, publish-ready chapters
  • Work closely with the client to preserve tone while making prose readable
  • Manage deadlines and communicate status clearly and proactively

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Editing
  • Time Management
  • Communication

About the company

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Neptune

  • Home & Furniture
  • 501–1,000
Neptune - Kitchens and interiors, designed with timeless style and enduring quality—built to last a lifetime. At Neptune we believe that good design never grows old, and that's why we’re on a mission to make furniture that lasts for 100 years and beyond. We first started out in 1996 and now have over 35 stores across the UK and Europe. As we continue to grow, we’re always on the lookout for great people to be part of our journey. Just as we believe good design improves our customers’ lives, so our workspaces are designed for the wellbeing of our employees. Our unique support office in Blagrove, Swindon is both a hive of activity and a beautifully decorated, tranquil environment. We’re fortunate to have our own warehouse, distribution, and production teams, based at our support office and a short distance away at our second location, Groundwell. We are nothing without our stores, which reach from Hove up to York – and across the channel. Each one is home to its own dedicated team, who maintain stunning surroundings for both staff and customers. Whether you’re based in Blagrove, at Groundwell, or in one of our stores, you will always feel connected to the wider Neptune team. Bringing lots of different viewpoints and experiences under one roof is key to our success, so we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employee benefits include discounts across our collections, generous holiday to rest and recharge, and access to exclusive Perkbox offers. View our current vacancies at https://www.neptune.com/pages/careers

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Job description

This is a part-time remote role

Join Neptune as a Ghostwriter (Transcriptionist & Copyeditor), a specialist role turning recorded storytelling into two publishable books. You'll transcribe, edit, and shape long-form audio into clear, structured chapters.If you're an expert editor with real book-editing credits, a flawless command of American English, and you enjoy turning messy, voice-first storytelling into tight chapters, we want to meet you.

About Neptune

Neptune is a fast-growing Virtual Assistant agency that helps busy business owners reclaim their time by owning backend projects. Were people-first and focused on long-term growth for our clients and teammates.

What You'll Do

  • Work in an American context with no adjustment needed for the Americans.
  • Type at least 65 words per minute or above.
  • Transcribe audio using AI tools, then manually clean transcripts by listening and editing for accuracy, voice, and clarity.
  • Turn raw transcripts into structured, publish-ready chapters: remove repetition, tighten language, preserve story arc, fix grammar/consistency.
  • Work closely with the client to preserve tone while making prose readable.
  • Manage deadlines and communicate status clearly and proactively.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience editing memoirs or audio-first manuscripts
  • Familiarity with book structure and tracked changes in Google Docs

Hours & Commitment

20 hours/week, long-term. Flexible schedule with reasonable overlap for US-based calls.

Equipment (Not provided by the company)

Laptop/desktop, stable internet with backup, ability to work with multi-hour audio files.

Pay & Benefits

USD 300-$600/month (pro-rated for 20 hrs/week). 12 days PTO, flexible hours, unlimited online learning, supportive team culture.

How to Apply

Click Apply and include all required materials. Applications without them won't move forward.

If selected: interview > test > one-day onboarding > start.

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