Academic Editor

Zhongyu International Education Centre (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An education-focused company in Selangor is seeking a skilled professional for proofreading and editing English-language manuscripts. Candidates should have a degree, with fresh graduates welcome to apply, and several years of experience as a reviewer for academic journals. Responsibilities include maintaining communication with reviewers and authors, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining journal quality standards. The position offers benefits such as medical leave and allowances.

Benefits

5 Days Per Week

EPF, Socso, etc.

Bonus

Nearest MRT Station

Annual & Medical Leave

Medical Allowance

Qualifications

• Strong command of English, especially in academic writing and editing.
• Several years of experience as a reviewer for academic journals.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proofreading, editing, paraphrasing, and translation.
• Maintain contact with editorial board members.
• Review submitted manuscripts and recommend suitable peer reviewers.
• Coordinate and track the peer review process.
• Proofread reviewer comments and final manuscripts.

Skills

Proofreading and editing

Academic writing

Communication coordination

Deadline management

Command of English

Education

Degree

Job description

• Ability to proofread and edit English-language manuscripts to ensure clarity and correctness.
• Candidates must possess at least Degree
• Fresh graduate are welcome to apply
• Several years of experience as a reviewer for academic journals in the field.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate communication between reviewers, authors, and senior editors.
• Strong command of English, especially in academic writing and editing.
• Able to process submissions within deadlines and meet the journal’s quality and timeliness standards.

Requirement

• Ability to proofread and edit English-language manuscripts to ensure clarity and correctness.
• Candidates must possess at least Degree
• Fresh graduate are welcome to apply
• Several years of experience as a reviewer for academic journals in the field.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate communication between reviewers, authors, and senior editors.
• Strong command of English, especially in academic writing and editing.
• Able to process submissions within deadlines and meet the journal’s quality and timeliness standards.

Responsibility

• Carry out Proofreading, Editing, Paraphrasing, and Translation
• Maintain regular contact with editorial board members to discuss journal operations and manuscript progress.
• Review submitted manuscripts, including initial assessment and recommending suitable peer reviewers.
• Coordinate and track the peer review process to ensure timely progress.
• Proofread reviewer comments and final manuscripts to ensure quality and consistency.
• Build and maintain a reviewer database; regularly update reviewer information.
• Invite appropriate reviewers to improve review efficiency and quality.
• Work closely with the AD to ensure the quality and standards of the journals.
• Balance reviewer feedback and expert recommendations to maintain high editorial standards.
• Proofreading Accuracy: Responsible for final proofreading to ensure linguistic accuracy, proper formatting, and error-free content.

Benefits

• 5 Days Per Week
• EPF, Socso, etc.
• Bonus
• Nearest MRT Station
• Annual & Medical Leave
• Medical Allowance