Assistant / Desk Editor - Academic @ Delhi

Job description

• Develop and edit manuscripts provided by authors • Evaluate content of a given manuscript and check every component provided by authors before allocating projects to vendors/ copy editors • Provide assistance, feedback and queries for improving manuscript to author(s) • Handle different book projects in pre-press production • Maintain quality standards set by the organization • Ensure that all vendors and freelancers adhere to the quality checks • Give constant feedback to vendors for quality issues • Check every aspect of final files before having them sent for printing • Coordinate with the senior production editor on content-related issues that may need to be resolved during course of the project • Stick to the Press’ font policies and other compliance policies • Manage all reprint and re-run titles projected for a financial year

Describe Candidate Profile

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team • Minimum 3 years or working experience • The ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and quickly to tight deadlines • A high standard of computer literacy • A working knowledge of LaTex preferable • Reading comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. • Writing comprehension -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. • Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others. • Judgement and decision making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. • Familiarity with the style guides, especially the Chicago Manual of Style, desirable.

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