Editor

Friends Publication; Agra District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends Publication in Agra is seeking an experienced editor to join our team. The editor will review and enhance content to achieve clarity, coherence, and precision, with a strong eye for grammar, punctuation, and style.

The role involves developing textbook content, proofreading, and ensuring alignment with the CBSE and ICSE curricula, while coordinating with team members to deliver high-quality books on schedule.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of editorial experience.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Strong command of English grammar and style.
• Experience with CBSE/ICSE curriculum alignment.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit manuscripts.
• Develop content for textbooks.
• Align content with CBSE/ICSE curricula.
• Check for clarity, coherence, and precision.
• Coordinate with team members during editing process.
• Transferring manuscripts from structural edit to printing stage.
• Use editing marks and standards.
• Ensure accurate facts and sources.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Content analysis

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Summary

The general goal of the position: We are looking for a talented editor to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for language, meticulous attention to detail, and a sharp eye for grammar, punctuation, and style. The editor will review and enhance content to achieve clarity, coherence, and precision.

Responsibilities

• Must know all proofreading marks and signs for editing.
• Should have the idea of developing content for textbooks.
• Must possess logical and thinking abilities that help solve editors queries or doubts.
• Have good skills in analysing and researching content to provide relevant and correct facts for the books.
• Must know how to align the content with the Indian curriculum of CBSE and ICSE Board.
• Should be willing to work on core subjects.
• Should have excellent command over written and verbal English.
• Transferring manuscripts from the structural edit stage to the printing stage.
• Ability to communicate, and coordinate with other team members.
• Editing and proofreading the titles.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5 - 10 years.
• Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as an editor with a strong portfolio showcasing your editing skills.
• Exceptional command of the English language and knowledge of grammar rules.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors quickly.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with editing tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat).
• Location: Agra.