Senior Science Editor

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Dental insurance coverage

Book discount scheme

Job summary

Pelangi Publishing Group Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented editor to edit manuscripts and proofread through to CRC stage. You will coordinate with writers and production staff on illustrations, layout, and corrections, and liaise with Marketing for feedback on new titles.

The role requires independent work, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to timely publication.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts and proofread thoroughly from manuscript until CRC stage.
• Coordinate and liaise closely with writers.
• Ensure all projects assigned are accomplished on time.
• Coordinate and liaise with the production staff pertaining to illustrations, typesetting/layout and corrections.
• Liaise with Marketing Department for feedback on newly released titles.
• Propose new format of publication (series or titles).
• Ensure books are updated, vetted and corrected before printing.
• Perform ad hoc and other duties relating to the above as may be assigned by superior from time to time.
• Handle book publications from writing (with good English), editing, proofreading, form proof checking , liaise with Production/authors and stakeholders, able to work independently, with good organizational and communication skills

Job description

Edit manuscripts and proofread thoroughly from manuscript until CRC stage.

Coordinate and liaise closely with writers.

Ensure all projects assigned are accomplished on time.

Coordinate and liaise with the production staff pertaining to illustrations, typesetting/layout and corrections.

Liaise with Marketing Department for feedback on newly released titles.

Propose new format of publication (series or titles).

Ensure books are updated, vetted and corrected before printing.

Perform any ad hoc and other duties relating to the above as may be assigned by superior from time to time.

Handle book publications from writing (with good English), editing, proofreading, form proof checking , liaise with Production/authors and any stakeholders, able to work independently, with good organizational and communication skills, etc.

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Broadcast Media, Entertainment and Publishing 101-1,000 employees

Pelangi Publishing Group Berhad, a listed company in Bursa Malaysia, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company engaged in publishing and printing of books, magazines and also producing multimedia learning tools. We are capable of catering to all these educational and learning needs in today's diverse markets. At present, Pelangi books are translated into many foreign languages and sold internationally thus enhancing our acclaim and esteem around the globe.

Pelangi Publishing Group Berhad, a listed company in Bursa Malaysia, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company engaged in publishing and printing of books, magazines and also producing multimedia learning tools. We are capable of catering to all these educational and learning needs in today's diverse markets. At present, Pelangi books are translated into many foreign languages and sold internationally thus enhancing our acclaim and esteem around the globe.

Perks and benefits

• Medical


• Miscellaneous allowance


• Education support


• Dental insurance coverage, book discount scheme