Editor

HR Forum Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Forum Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced editor to manage editorial schedules, content planning, and publication deadlines. You will review, edit, and proofread content, ensuring accuracy and audience suitability across channels.

You will coordinate submissions with trainers and contributors, oversee publication tools, and produce regular e-newsletters. Strong writing and project management skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a diploma or bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, publishing, marketing or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in editing, publishing, content management, or e-newsletter production.
• Excellent English writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple publications and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage editorial schedules, content planning, and publication deadlines.
• Review, edit, and proofread content for accuracy and audience suitability.
• Coordinate content submissions and approvals with trainers, contributors, and internal teams.
• Handle publication tools, layout checks, and cross-platform formatting.
• Plan, develop, edit, and produce regular e-newsletters.
• Collaborate with training, marketing, membership, design, and management teams.
• Ensure editorial quality, branding, copyright, and organizational standards.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Content management

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Publishing, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Publishing platforms

Job description

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Manage editorial schedules, content planning, and publication deadlines.

Review, edit, and proofread content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and suitability for the target audience.

Coordinate content submissions and approvals with trainers, contributors, and internal teams.

Publication Tools

Manage and update content using digital publishing platforms.

Upload and format articles, images, documents, links, and other digital content.

Check publication layout, functionality, and compatibility across desktop and mobile devices.

E-Newsletter Production

Plan, develop, edit, and produce regular e-newsletters.

Coordinate newsletter content on training, events, industry updates, publications, and organizational activities.

Test newsletters before distribution and monitor engagement analytics for improvement.

Content Development

Develop and edit articles, announcements, interviews, summaries, and other editorial content.

Work with trainers and subject-matter experts to turn technical information into clear and engaging content.

Identify relevant industry topics and repurpose existing content for publications and digital channels.

Editorial Quality & Compliance

Ensure all content is accurate, grammatically correct, consistent, and professionally presented.

Maintain editorial, branding, copyright, and organizational standards.

Obtain necessary approvals before publishing content.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with training, marketing, membership, design, and management teams.

Liaise with writers, trainers, contributors, and subject-matter experts to obtain and finalize content.

Monitor content submissions, approvals, and publication deadlines.

Job Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Publishing, Marketing, Media, or any related field.

Minimum 4 years of experience in editing, publishing, content management, communications, or e-newsletter production.

Excellent English writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong organizational and project-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple publications and deadlines.