Editorial Coordinator

Oswaal Books; Delhi; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswaal Books in Delhi is seeking an Editorial & Marketing Coordinator (Editorial-Focused) to strengthen the UPSC category. The role blends editorial responsibilities with marketing support to drive campaigns and promotions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in editing and content curation, with 2–4 years in publishing or education sectors, and a keen eye for detail. Join a dynamic team focused on exam prep content.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in English, Journalism, Publishing, or related fields.
• 2-4 years of editorial experience (publishing/edtech/education sector preferred).
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and content curation skills.
• Knowledge of UPSC/competitive exam ecosystem (preferred).
• Good coordination and project management abilities.
• Basic understanding of marketing communication and campaign support.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs; Canva/marketing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end editorial workflow for UPSC titles, from manuscript to print.
• Edit, proofread, and fact-check manuscripts to ensure academic accuracy, clarity, and exam relevance.
• Coordinate with authors, subject matter experts, and reviewers for content updates and approvals.
• Ensure logical flow, consistency in language, formatting, and error-free publishing.
• Maintain editorial calendars, deadlines, and version tracking.
• Work with design and production teams for smooth handover of final files.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to provide content inputs for campaigns.
• Coordinate with digital marketing for creatives, social media posts, and ads.
• Assist in preparing marketing collaterals – one-pagers, catalogues, and presentations.
• Support author events, educator tie-ups, and book launches.
• Gather market feedback and competitor insights to refine content positioning.

Skills

Editorial coordination

Editing & proofreading

Content curation

Project management

Marketing coordination

MS Office

Google Docs

Canva

Education

Publishing degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Canva

Job description

Job Description – Editorial & Marketing Coordinator (Editorial-Focused)

Position: Editorial & Coordinator

Location: Delhi

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Head – UPSC Category (Editorial Business Head)

Role Overview

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Editorial Marketing Coordinator to strengthen our UPSC category. The role is primarily editorial-focused (70%), with a strong emphasis on content quality, accuracy, and publishing workflows, while also contributing to marketing coordination (30%) for campaigns and promotions.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial Responsibilities (70%)
• Manage end-to-end editorial workflow for UPSC titles, from manuscript to print.
• Edit, proofread, and fact-check manuscripts to ensure academic accuracy, clarity, and exam relevance.
• Coordinate with authors, subject matter experts, and reviewers for content updates and approvals.
• Ensure logical flow, consistency in language, formatting, and error-free publishing.
• Maintain editorial calendars, deadlines, and version tracking.
• Work with design and production teams for smooth handover of final files.
• Marketing Coordination Responsibilities (30%)
• Collaborate with the marketing team to provide content inputs (book highlights, features, USPs) for campaigns.
• Coordinate with digital marketing for creatives, social media posts, and ads.
• Assist in preparing marketing collaterals – one-pagers, catalogues, and presentations.
• Support author events, educator tie-ups, and book launches.
• Gather market feedback and competitor insights to refine content positioning.

Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in English, Journalism, Publishing, or related fields.
• 2-4 years of editorial experience (publishing/edtech/education sector preferred).
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and content curation skills.
• Knowledge of UPSC/competitive exam ecosystem (preferred).
• Good coordination and project management abilities.
• Basic understanding of marketing communication and campaign support.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs; Canva/marketing tools is a plus.
• Key Attributes
• Strong eye for detail and quality.
• Organized and able to handle multiple projects with deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with ownership of tasks.
• Passion for education and content excellence.