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