Junior Editor Social Sciences

OUP; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Press in Pakistan is seeking an editor to support the timely production of high‑quality Social Science and Computer Science titles in line with curriculum requirements and budgets. You will manage projects from commissioning to print‑ready manuscripts and digital resources in collaboration with the line manager.

You will edit, proofread, and quality check content for accuracy and curriculum alignment, collaborate with authors, reviewers, designers and internal teams, and gather

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and excellent English language skills.
• Strong editorial skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of curriculum and pedagogy, with an interest in developing subject knowledge.
• Good digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, and an interest in the responsible use of AI and digital tools.
• Excellent communication, organisation, time management and collaboration skills.
• Teaching experience at primary and secondary levels.

Responsibilities

• Edit, proofread and quality check print and digital content for accuracy, curriculum alignment and consistency.
• Collaborate with authors, reviewers, designers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of resources.
• Gather and analyse curriculum, market, customer and teacher insights to support publishing decisions.

Skills

English proficiency

Editorial skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization & time management

Collaboration

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI & digital tools literacy

Job description

This position is responsible to support the timely production of high-quality Social Science (Social Studies, History, Geography, Atlases, Pakistan Studies) and Computer Science titles in accordance with curriculum requirements and set budgets. The role involves handling assigned projects from commissioning to print-ready manuscripts and digital resources, in cooperation with and in support of the line manager.

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Edit, proofread and quality check print and digital content for accuracy, curriculum alignment, appropriate level and consistency.
• Collaborate with authors, reviewers, designers and internal teams to ensure the timely development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive and engaging educational resources.
• Gather and analyse curriculum, market, customer and competitor insights through research and engagement with teachers, schools and internal teams to support publishing decisions.

About You

The candidate should have:

• A relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and excellent English language skills.
• Strong editorial skills with excellent attention to detail.
• An understanding of curriculum and pedagogy, with an interest in developing subject knowledge.
• Good digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, and an interest in the responsible use of AI and digital tools.
• Excellent communication, organisation, time management and collaboration skills.
• Teaching experience at primary and secondary levels.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.