Production Editor

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd. is seeking an experienced production editor with 2-5 years of hands-on editing experience. The role requires a dual-skilled professional who can manage both styling and language quality across STEM and Health Science titles.

The candidate should be able to edit across level 1 and 2 tasks, handle multiple accounts, and ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of content. Strong English proficiency and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a production editor.
• Post-Graduate degree in Life Sciences.
• Should be a dual-skilled resource (ability to handle both style and language).
• Ability to handle level 1 and 2 editing (light and medium-level of editing).
• Handled Books (STEM and Health Science content).

Responsibilities

• Ability to handle multiple accounts.
• Experience editing various types of content.
• Excellent command over English language and grammar.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Production editing

English grammar

Dual-skilled (style & language)

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Post-Graduate in Life Sciences

Job description

Roles and responsibilities :

1. 2-5 years of experience as a production editor
2. Post-Graduate in Life Sciences
3. Should be a dual-skilled resource (ability to handle both style and language)
4. Ability to handle level 1 and 2 editing (light and medium-level of editing)
5. Handled Books (STEM and Health Science content)
6. Ability to handle multiple accounts
7. Experience in editing various types of content
8. Excellent command over English language and grammar
9. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team