JOB DESCRIPTIONS
We are hiring for our reputed client, worlds largest book publisher for children’s books. They completed 100 years in the publishing industry internationally.  
Position: Editor
Location : Gurgaon
Supervisor: Senior Editor

REQUIREMENTS
Educational Qualifications:

University degree, with a major in a teaching or relevant subject, e.g. media and communication

Post Graduate Diploma in Education (an advantage)

Work Experience:

No experience necessary

Teaching experience or editorial experience (an advantage)

Prerequisites:

Strong interest in education

Excellent written and spoken command of the English language

Results-driven, able to meet tight deadlines

Able to work independently and as a team player

Flexible and creative; e.g. able to solve problems creatively in order to meet deadlines

Meticulous, well-organised and able to multi-task

Familiar with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Strong desire to learn

Lots of initiative

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
1. Project Management

Coordinate all aspects of materials development from manuscripts to final products, including liaising with designers, illustrators, vendors etc

Plan and update schedules based on given/estimated milestones

Ensure timely delivery of materials by monitoring schedules and ensuring that deadlines are met

Check quality of work done by designers, illustrators and vendors to ensure consistency and adherence to style

Maintain high quality of editorial work so as not to go into additional rounds of proofs and incur additional costs

Keep track of budgeted time and costs

Ensure planned expenses (photographs and illustrations) fall within budget and/or suggesting alternatives

Suggest viable solutions for problems during development process in consultation with supervisor

2. Project Development

Content-, language- and copy-edit manuscripts and proofs to ensure that content is accurate, suitable for end-users and that flow of content is presented in a logical manner

Work closely with project team and supervisor to ensure uniformity of style in all aspects of materials development, from design, illustration to language

Insert or remove any editorial material in consultation with supervisor

Prepare artwork and photo briefs

Carry out photo-sourcing and obtain permission for use of copyrighted materials

Proofread and check materials at all stages of development

Check reprints and ozalids/blueprints

Mark up editorial master copies for reprint

Prepare documents, e.g. print form

Interested candidates can send their updated CV in word format to chhaya@recruitersgig.com with following details :

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In case of out stationed candidates / out of Delhi NCR – (Confirm if you are ready to relocate to Gurgaon)

Feel free to call for any query at 9971312348