Copy Editor (Social Sciences)

Imrpress; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working opportunities

Opportunities for academic exchanges

Job summary

A leading academic publishing firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled language editor specialized in social sciences. The role involves editing academic papers for clarity and readability, ensuring adherence to journal standards, and maintaining communication with authors and reviewers. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and strong editing skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and remote working opportunities, making it ideal for professionals looking to engage in academic publishing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field of social sciences is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of social science disciplines and academic terminology.
• Native English speaker preferred.
• Experience in language editing for social sciences journals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit and polish academic papers to enhance clarity and readability.
• Review reference formats and ensure compliance with journal standards.
• Maintain effective communication with authors and reviewers.
• Contribute to updating the journal's language style guide.

Skills

Editing academic papers

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social sciences

Tools

MS Word (including Track Changes)

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding language editor in the field of social sciences to join our team and help enhance the quality and readability of our publications.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and polish academic papers in the Social Sciences to enhance language clarity, grammatical accuracy, readability, stylistic consistency, fluency, formatting, and adherence to international journal standards.
• Review and adjust reference formats, tables, figures, and other academic conventions according to journal requirements to ensure compliance with submission guidelines.
• Maintain effective communication with authors and reviewers, answering questions related to language editing and ensuring an efficient editing process.
• Contribute to updating and maintaining the journal's language style guide, ensuring overall language quality and consistency.

Requirements:

• A Master's degree or higher in a related field of social sciences (e.g., Management, Library and Information Science, Psychology, Economics, etc.) is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of social science disciplines with the ability to understand and edit related professional terminology and academic content.
• Native English speakers are preferred.
• Proficient in English with strong writing and editing skills, capable of high‑quality academic paper editing, detail‑oriented.
• Familiar with international academic journal submission and editing standards, and knowledge of the Layout Manual of Style.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration spirit, able to maintain good working relationships with authors, reviewers, and other editorial staff.
• Proficiency in MS Word (including Track Changes) and other relevant tools.
• Previous experience in language editing for social sciences journals or academic publications is preferred.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working hours and remote working opportunities.
• A work environment that supports innovation and academic development.
• Opportunities to engage in international academic exchanges and collaborations.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, copies of relevant degrees and qualifications, and at least one sample of an academic article you have edited [e-mail] .In the subject line, please mention"Social Sciences Copy EditorApplication - [Your Name]." We will contact qualified candidates within two weeks of receiving the application.