Fiction Development Editor

About us

Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across the health, education, and entertainment industries. Our innovative teams are driving the future of consumer-led products, and we're always looking for passionate individuals to join us. Learn more about our story at: https://rubylabs.com/about-us/

About the role

We are hiring a Fiction Development Editor to join our content team. In this role, you will review serialized romance and fantasy manuscripts, provide actionable feedback on pacing and character arcs, and help develop book briefs that guide authors from concept to publication.

You will work across multiple titles simultaneously, ensuring stories meet both creative standards and commercial audience expectations. This is a remote, flexible role with long-term collaboration opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Review

• Review serialized fiction manuscripts and early drafts.

• Evaluate structure, pacing, and narrative coherence.

• Analyze character arcs and relationship dynamics.

• Assess emotional tension and reader engagement.

• Provide clear, actionable written feedback.

• Suggest improvements to scenes, dialogue, and plot progression.

Story & Brief Development

• Participate in creating and refining book briefs.

• Help define story premises, character profiles, and emotional arcs.

• Support authors with narrative direction and tone.

• Ensure consistency with genre expectations and audience preferences.

Quality & Collaboration

• Maintain consistent quality across published content.

• Collaborate with writers, editors, and content managers.

• Support pilot projects and new title development.

Qualifications

• Experience in fiction editing, writing, or story development.

• Strong understanding of serialized storytelling.

• Excellent sense of pacing, tension, and emotional payoff.

• Ability to balance creative quality with commercial appeal.

• Strong written communication skills.

• High level of autonomy and reliability.

Nice to have

Deep knowledge of:

• Dark romance.

• Fantasy romance.

• Dark fantasy romance.

• Contemporary / modern romance.

• Genre romance fiction.

• Familiarity with major web-novel and digital fiction platforms.

• Experience creating story bibles, outlines, or book briefs.

• Publishing or digital content background.

Location

Ruby Labs operates within the CET (Central European Time) zone. Applicants from any country are welcome to apply for the position as long as they are located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET. This ensures optimal collaboration and communication during working hours.

Benefits

Discover the perks of being part of our vibrant team! We offer:

• Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

• Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days.

• Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge.

• Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.

• Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Benefit from tax advantages, networking opportunities, reduced employment obligations, and the freedom to work from anywhere. Read more about it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tzxGX4Uu7Ts_HCLFXESKLnKaaBfVCPf1f9AYZPrkjJM/preview?tab=t.0

Be part of our fast-growing team and seize this excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth!

Interview Process

After submitting your application, we conduct a thorough review which typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may occasionally take longer due to the volume of applications received. If we see a potential fit, we proceed with the following steps:

• Recruiter Screening (40 minutes)

• Technical Interview (90 minutes)

• Final Interview (60 minutes)

Life at Ruby Labs

At Ruby Labs, we move fast, aim high, and expect the same from our team. We’re not here to play small—we’re here to build, grow, and win. That means we look for people who are ambitious, driven, and ready to give their best every single day.

This is a place for individuals who thrive under pressure, embrace challenges, and see opportunity in every obstacle. If you’re hungry to achieve, motivated by impact, and want to grow at the speed of your own ambition, Ruby Labs offers the platform to make it happen.

Here, effort is matched with reward. We recognize those who go all in and deliver results, and we create space for people who want more—more responsibility, more growth, and more success.

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