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A Global Publishing Company is looking for a
Senior Editor – Mathematics
Location: Gurgaon
Industry: Educational Publishing
Qualifications
- University degree with Mathematics as a major teaching subject
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education (preferred)
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years of teaching and/or editorial experience, including content editing, language editing, and copyediting
- 2–3 years of project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to lead and mentor a team of editors
- Strong interest in educational material development
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
- Ability to collaborate with authors, designers, freelancers, and internal teams
Key Responsibilities
Team & Editorial Operations
- Assign and monitor projects across the editorial team
- Track workflow progress and ensure timely delivery of projects
- Mentor and guide new editors on editorial processes and best practices
- Work with freelancers and vendors to streamline editorial processes
- Source and manage freelance editors and contributors
- Provide regular project updates to the Managing Editor
Project Management
- Evaluate sample chapters and assess project feasibility
- Define book formats, components, and structure for new titles
- Conduct project briefings and ensure alignment with timelines
- Monitor budgets for illustrations, photographs, and other resources
- Identify and resolve issues during the development process
Content Development
- Content-edit manuscripts to ensure alignment with syllabus and learning outcomes
- Lead selected projects as the primary editor
- Plan project schedules and milestones with the editorial team
- Guide design direction in collaboration with designers and the Managing Editor
- Review and approve manuscripts, proofs, covers, and related materials
- Ensure quality and consistency in work delivered by freelance editors
- Review artwork and photo briefs prepared by editors
- Coordinate with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure market relevance
- Approve final titles for press and oversee updates for reprints
Market Research & Insights
- Monitor market trends and gather insights from the education sector
- Review competitor titles to identify product differentiation and USPs
Administrative Responsibilities
- Support the Managing Editor in preparing project budgets
- Manage project administration documentation and forms
- Respond to internal queries related to project status and processes
- Provide feedback for editor evaluations, confirmations, and annual appraisals
Interested candidates can apply
Email: thecpdandco@gmail.com
Call :8197461999
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