Sales jobs in Singapore

• 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.

• 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.