Managing Editor / Sr. Editor (ELT/English, Social Science, Pre-Primary)

Sunbeam Publishers Pvt. Ltd.; Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing house is seeking a skilled individual for a full-time position in Pitampura, Delhi. The role involves creating content, editing manuscripts, and managing projects in the K12 segment. Candidates should have a Master's degree in English or related fields, along with 5 years of experience in educational publishing. Strong organizational skills and the ability to mentor a team are essential. If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5 years of prior experience in an Educational Publishing firm (K12 segment).
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of editors.
• Master's degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
• 5 years of prior experience in an Educational Publishing firm (K12 segment).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Being a team player.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of editors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create content for respective subjects.
• Edit and evaluate manuscripts submitted by authors.
• Deliver projects within agreed schedules.
• Coordinate with authors, artists, and vendors.
• Participate in training sessions requiring presentations.
• To work with Directors for proposals of new project and improvement of current textbooks.
• To identify freelance editors and authors

Skills

Excellent command of the English language

Strong organizational skills

Project management skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in English or linguistics

Master's degree in Social Sciences or related fields

Job description

Sunbeam Publishers Pvt. Ltd. is a leading educational publishing house in India, headquartered in New Delhi, with a marketing and distribution network all over India. The publishing house is well known for producing activity-oriented and curriculum-based books for K‑12 segment, designed in accordance with guidelines provided by the CBSE, ICSE and other state boards. Our highly competent production and development department thrives to produce the best learning and support aids for students and teachers. We blend technology and education to make learning simple, fun and fast.

Role Description

Responsibilities and Duties

• To create content for respective subjects
• To edit, evaluate and improvise manuscripts submitted by authors for final production
• To deliver projects within agreed schedules
• To coordinate with authors, artists, designers, external editors and vendors
• To ensure participation in training sessions that could require presentations, case studies (inputs to the sales team with USP’s of the books)
• To work with Directors for proposals of new project and improvement of current textbooks.
• To identify freelance editors and authors

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or linguistics or related field
• Excellent command of the English language, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Master's degree in Social Sciences or related fields
• 5 years of prior experience in an Educational Publishing firm (K12 segment)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Being a team player
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of editors
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

This is a full time, on site role for Pitampura, Delhi.

Aspirants who are comfortable with the location and meet the above mentioned criterion, should only apply.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Book and Periodical Publishing

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