Indexer

Amnet Systems; India; Remote; INR 350.000 - 700.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amnet Systems is seeking a skilledIndexer to prepare back-of-the-book indexes for academic, trade, and professional publications across humanities, STEM, and legal fields. The role focuses on accuracy, consistency, and adherence to publisher guidelines.

You will analyze content, edit drafts, and apply indexing standards using specialized software and AI-assisted tools. Strong English proficiency and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Library Science, Publishing, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in back-of-the-book indexing for academic, trade, or professional publications.
• Knowledge of indexing principles, entry hierarchy, cross-referencing, and locator accuracy.
• Proficiency in indexing software such as Cindex or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Word and PDF navigation.
• Experience with AI-assisted indexing tools will be an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Analyze content to prepare, review, and edit back-of-the-book indexes.
• Complete sample and pilot indexing assignments as required.
• Follow publisher-specific indexing guidelines and style requirements.
• Use indexing software and AI-assisted tools, where applicable, to develop and refine indexes.
• Perform quality checks on draft and compiled indexes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with guidelines.
• Incorporate editorial feedback and implement corrections to improve index quality.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Editorial judgment

Independent contributor

Time management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in English/Literature/Library Science

Tools

Cindex

MS Word

PDF navigation

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and reader-friendly back-of-the-book indexes for academic, trade, and professional publications (humanities, STEM, legal), in accordance with publisher guidelines and indexing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze content to prepare, review, and edit back-of-the-book indexes.
• Complete sample and pilot indexing assignments as required.
• Follow publisher-specific indexing guidelines and style requirements.
• Use indexing software and AI-assisted tools, where applicable, to develop and refine indexes.
• Perform quality checks on draft and compiled indexes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with guidelines.
• Incorporate editorial feedback and implement corrections to improve index quality.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in English, Literature, Library Science, Publishing, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in back-of-the-book indexing, preferably for academic, trade, or professional publications.
• Knowledge of indexing principles, entry hierarchy, cross-referencing, and locator accuracy.
• Proficiency in indexing software such as Cindex or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Word and PDF navigation.
• Experience with AI-assisted indexing tools will be an advantage.

Language and Communication Skills

• Excellent written English, with strong grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.
• Strong reading comprehension and the ability to interpret complex text and subject-specific terminology.
• Ability to identify key concepts, synonyms, variant terms, and relationships between concepts.
• Ability to create clear, concise, and consistent index entries and subentries.
• Familiarity with academic and technical writing will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and conceptual understanding.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound editorial judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and apply indexing requirements across humanities, STEM, and legal disciplines.
• Ability to understand client requirements and work on pilot indexing assignments for new enquiries.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor or take the lead during collaboration with other stakeholders where necessary.