Copy-edits, proofs and prepares for publication,all the way up to printeršs proofs, approx. 15 original titles a year; Writes blurbs and assists relevant commissioning editor with the preparation of front matter and end matter to the above titles; Reads manuscripts from the slush file if required; Liaises with authors as their books move through the pre-press editorial process;
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Senior Copy Editors
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Delhi (New Delhi)
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26 To 35 years
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Copy editor,Manuscripts,titles,editorial,Books,Publishing,Fiction
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Content/Journalism
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Editor
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Printing/Publishing
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Book Publishing
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Company Profile |
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Our client, is a well known ,established publication house .They publishes a wide range of books covering a plethora of subjects including fiction, science, philosophy and religion, childrens literature, management, cookery, self improvement, current affairs, biography and reprints.
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Qualifications : B.A.,Any PG Degree[Communication,English,Journalism]
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Experience : 4 - 8 Years
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Salary :
6.00 to 7.20 Lacs pa (Based on skill and experience) |
Detailed Job Profile
The position reports to the Manging Editor and will have the following Primary responsibilities:
- Copy-edits, proofs and prepares for publication, all the way up to printer's proofs, approx. 15 original titles a year
- Review and edit with standard proofreading as per timelines
- Regular and timely liaison with authors
- Liaising with publishing editors, writers and other clients.
- Marking copy with standard proofreading marks to notify writers and editors of necessary changes.
- Adding/deleting words, phrases or sentences to improve the reading of a text.
- Checking facts and statistics to ensure the text is accurate and correct.
- Making stylistic suggestions.
- Re-wording/re-working sentences or whole sections of text.
- Writes blurbs and assists relevant commissioning editor with the preparation of front matter and end matter to the above titles.
Skills:
- Excellent Communication skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Creative bent of mind
- Should be go-getter
- Ability to work in medium to high pressure environment
- Ability to adhere to deadlines
- An avid reader (Added advantage)
- Relevant experience working in trade publishing
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Email:
jobs@thesearchhouse.com
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Phone:
9999914722
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Subject/Job Id :
Senior Copy Editors - Delhi(Job Id : 3482) |
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