Trainee, Technical Editor

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Chennai invites applications for a Trainee Technical Editor. You will gain hands-on experience editing scholarly and technical content under senior editors, learning formatting, style, and publishing workflows.

The role is ideal for fresh graduates seeking a career in publishing and technical editing, with focus on accuracy, time management, and willingness to learn XML editing and LaTeX basics.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or up to 1 year of editing/proofreading experience.
• Strong command of written English and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow style guides and instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist in editing and formatting scholarly manuscripts according to publisher guidelines.
• Check grammar, punctuation, and spelling for correctness.
• Ensure consistency in style, reference formatting, and terminology.
• Review and format figures, tables, and equations as per journal requirements.
• Cross-check citations and references.
• Work closely with senior editors and follow feedback for improvement.
• Perform basic quality checks before final submission.

Skills

English proficiency

Grammar & style

MS Word & Excel

Style guides

Time management

XML & LaTeX

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PDF tools

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Trainee Technical Editor to join our team. As a trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in editing and formatting scholarly and technical content while working under the guidance of experienced editors. This role is ideal for candidates who are eager to build a career in publishing and technical editing.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in editing and formatting scholarly manuscripts according to publisher guidelines.
• Check grammar, punctuation, and spelling for correctness.
• Ensure consistency in style, reference formatting, and terminology.
• Review and format figures, tables, and equations as per journal requirements.
• Cross-check citations and references.
• Work closely with senior editors and follow feedback for improvement.
• Perform basic quality checks before final submission.

Skills Required

• Strong command of written English and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of grammar, punctuation, and style rules.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PDF tools.
• Ability to follow style guides and instructions accurately.
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn technical publishing tools (e.g., XML editing, LaTeX basics)

Eligibility Criteria

• Fresh graduates or up to 1 year of editing/proofreading experience.