• 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
• 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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