Legal/Commissioning Editor

NEWGEN KNOWLEDGEWORKS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A publishing company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Editor responsible for the publication of books and reference works. The role requires fluency in English and Bahasa Melayu, project management abilities, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will handle content development, author relations, and market analysis to enhance product performance.

Qualifications

• Prior publishing or writing experience will be valuable.
• Experience in project management and an ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated legal research skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the publication of books and reference works.
• Tasked with content development and ensuring editorial accuracy.
• Commissioning new authors and managing author relations.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Fluent in Bahasa Melayu

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management abilities

Commercial awareness

Education

LLB Degree or equivalent

CLP

Job description

Overview

The Editor is responsible for the publication of books and reference works. The role requires the candidate to be fluent in written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu. The candidate will be tasked with content development and ensuring the accuracy and currency of the editorial content for all products within the assigned portfolio.

Additional primary responsibilities include commissioning new authors, managing author relations, controlling and developing content in line with customer needs, keeping aware of and ahead of competitor publications, conducting an annual product review to assess the performance of the assigned products, building knowledge of the market and assisting customers with queries as required.

Competencies

• Teamwork and cooperation
• Priority setting
• Peer relationships

Job Requirements

• LLB Degree or equivalent
• CLP an advantage
• Prior publishing or writing experience will be valuable
• Experience in project management and an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Sound commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated legal research skills