Sind Lektoren auch freiberuflich angestellt?
Are proofreaders also employed on a freelance basis?
Editors are either employed by publishers or work on a freelance basis for a wide variety of publishers. However, starting out as a freelance editor is very difficult for newcomers to the industry and is usually only possible with good connections. After all, hardly any editor would take the risk of working with an unknown editor whose quality cannot be assessed if they have experienced professionals on hand.
