Editor, Academy Publishing

Singapore Academy of Law; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for an Editor to join their Academy Publishing team. The role involves shaping content through meticulous editing, managing authors during the publishing process, and ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time. Candidates should have a law degree and experience in academic editing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker being an advantage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior academic editing/publishing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of publishing process and familiarity with editorial milestones preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Shape content through editing focusing on grammar and conformity.
• Manage authors and freelancers throughout the publishing process.
• Ensure quality work is published timely.

Skills

Excellent command of the English language

Meticulousness

Interpersonal skills

Project and time management skills

Education

Law degree or formal training in law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe FrameMaker

Job description

Position: Editor, Academy Publishing

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Senior Assistant Director (Editorial), Academy Publishing

Key Responsibilities

• Shape content through editing by focusing on content structure, grammar and spelling, and ensuring conformity with house style.
• Improve content by providing constructive comments on manuscript; working on the flow, organisation and clarity of the content; helping authors to effectively bring their point across.
• See manuscript through all production stages of the publishing process (ie, from manuscript to final product) for both print and online content (including law books, journals, judgments and online articles).
• Manage authors and freelancers, eg, guiding authors through the publishing process, obtaining approval for edited manuscripts, charting a publishing schedule, monitoring deadlines and following up to ensure timeliness of project.
• Ensure quality of the work is first-rate and publications are published in a timely manner.
• Work with Commissioning Team to identify content that can be repurposed or adapted, eg, quick reads, summaries, highlights, and assist in the creation of such content.
• Maintain warm, professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Administrative duties, eg, e-mail chasers, putting together costings, arranging payments for typesetter/ tablers / cover designers once project is completed, providing book highlights to Sales & Marketing for writing marketing copy, e-publishing articles on Journals Online, filling up tracking spreadsheets and reports, etc.

Key Specifications

• Have a love for the written word.
• Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written.
• Law degree or formal training in the law with 3-5 years of prior academic editing/publishing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the publishing process and familiarity with editorial milestones preferred.
• Knowledge of web editing and web publishing will be an advantage.
• Quick to grasp house style requirements and to learn on the job.
• Meticulous and organised with an eagle eye for detail.
• Able to multi-task and cope with multiple publications concurrently, employing good project and time management skills with a keen awareness of deadlines.
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to change, able to work independently.
• Works well individually and in a group, and under pressure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Candidates with experience or a keen interest in academic writing will have an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint; knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker will be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be placed on a two-year contract in the first instance, and we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.