English Editor - Noida, India - PM Publishers Private Limited

PM Publishers Private Limited

Verified Company

Noida, India

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

beBee Recuiter

Description

Manuscript Evaluation:

Reviewing manuscripts submitted by authors or literary agents to assess their overall quality, coherence, and marketability.
Providing feedback on plot structure, character development, and overall writing style.

2.

Copy Editing:

Correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors in the manuscript.
Ensuring consistency in language usage, style, and formatting.
Checking for factual accuracy and resolving any inconsistencies.

3.

Stylistic Editing:

Refining the writing style to enhance clarity, coherence, and overall readability.
Offering suggestions for improvements in sentence structure, word choice, and tone.

4.

Fact-Checking:

Verifying the accuracy of factual information presented in the manuscript.
Crossreferencing names, dates, and other details to ensure correctness.

5.

Collaboration:

Working closely with authors to maintain the integrity of their voice while improving the overall quality of the manuscript.
Collaborating with other editorial team members, such as proofreaders and designers, to ensure a cohesive final product.

6.

Developmental Editing:

Providing feedback on the overall structure and organization of the manuscript.
Offering suggestions for revisions to enhance the story or argument.

7.

Meeting Deadlines:

Managing multiple projects simultaneously and adhering to strict publication schedules.
Ensuring that editing tasks are completed within established timelines.

8.

Stay Informed:

Keeping uptodate with industry trends, language usage, and writing styles.
Remaining knowledgeable about the target audience and market trends.

9.

Proofreading:

Conducting a final review of the edited manuscript to catch any remaining errors before publication.
Collaborating with proofreaders to ensure the highest level of accuracy.

10.

Adherence to Style Guides:

Following and enforcing established publishing house style guides and ensuring consistency throughout the manuscript.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or higher degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field.
Strong command of the English language and an excellent understanding of grammar, syntax, and style.
Previous experience in editing, preferably in the book publishing industry.
Familiarity with publishing software and style guides.

The role of an English Editor is dynamic and requires a combination of technical editing skills, creative insight, and effective communication with authors and team members.

Editors play a crucial role in shaping the final product that reaches the readers.

Salary:
From ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance
Life insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Noida,

Uttar Pradesh:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

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