Assistant Editor Urdu

Oxford University Press SA; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

OUP is seeking a diligent editor to manage the timely production of Urdu, Islamiyat, and regional language titles, ensuring quality within budget. The role involves shepherding projects from commissioning through to printing and delivery to authors, with rigorous manuscript quality checks and coordination with designers and authors.

The ideal candidate will edit and proofread, level content, attract strong authors, and maintain accurate product databases for new book announcements and online

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, preferably in Urdu or Islamiyat.
• At least 3 years’ school teaching experience in relevant subjects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum of Pakistan and CAIE curriculum.
• Prior publishing experience, particularly in proofreading and editing.
• Experience in editorial roles in publishing, preferably academic editing.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely production of high-quality titles (Urdu, Islamiyat, and regional languages) within budgets.
• Coordinate projects from commissioning to printing and delivery to authors.
• Edit/proofread and level manuscripts and digital content.
• Attract top authors and maintain effective author communications.
• Maintain accurate product databases, including new book announcements and title information for online teams.
• Mark up corrections against latest version and liaise with authors/designers with the line manager.

Skills

Editorial skills

Education

Master's degree in Urdu / Islamiyat

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible to manage the timely production of high quality assigned titles (Urdu, Islamiyat, and other regional languages) in accordance with set budgets in the assigned list; handle projects from the commissioning stage to sending off the printed books to authors; quality check of manuscripts; coordinate with authors and designers, all in cooperation with and in support of the line manager.

The incumbent will have to edit/proofread and help to level manuscript and digital content of an allocated number of titles. Help attract the best authors, demonstrate effective author communications; liaise with authors and others to determine progress and encourage timely submission of high-quality work. Ensure that corrections are marked up/logged against the latest version of specified print and digital resources; Maintain accurate product database, ensuring New Book/Product Announcements, and title and product information for online marketing/selling teams.

About You

• A strong academics and Master’s degree, preferably in Urdu, Islamiyat, etc.
• At least 3 years’ school teaching experience in relevant subjects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum of Pakistan, and CAIE curriculum.
• Prior publishing experience, particularly in proofreading, editing; experience in project planning and management will be an added advantage.
• Experience in an editorial role in publishing, preferably academic editing will be an added advantage

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