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OPPORTUNITY FOR A TRAINEE EDITOR in English Language (ELT) Before applying, please read the job description in its entirety. Fresh university graduates, unlock your editorial potential at Mascot Learning Hub Private Limited! Join us as a Trainee Editor (Editorial Project Success Trainees - EPSTs) and dive into the world of educational publishing. Gain invaluable hands-on experience in crafting curriculum books for grades 1–8 and/or grades 9–12. Elevate your skills, contribute to live projects and earn a decent salary. Start your journey with Mascot Learning Hub today! Share your updated CV with the Director of Publishing at ranjit@mascotlearninghub.com. Mascot Learning Hub Private Limited is urgently seeking a passionate trainee editor (EPST) in the editorial department to work in the following subject area: 🔴 English language - ELT (primary) and related subjects, such as Social Studies and General Knowledge Number of openings: 1 Training and mentoring: The trainee editor (EPST) will be given adequate training to handle the tasks at hand. Responsibilities and qualifications: This on-site roles will be reporting to the Director of Publishing and will be based at our well-equipped office in Sector 63, Noida. For a comprehensive understanding of the position’s responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job descriptions below. If you possess the required expertise and are enthusiastic about contributing to our mission, we warmly encourage you to share your updated CV with the Director of Publishing at ranjit@mascotlearninghub.com. Join us in shaping the future of education! Job description for Trainee Editor (Editorial Project Success Trainee - EPST) 1. Project management Edits, proofreads and coordinates in-house and outsourced K-8 school-book and/or ed-tech projects in any, some or all of the following subjects/series: 🔵 English language (ELT) and related subjects, like Social Studies, General Knowledge, etc. 2. Manuscript evaluation and author management Helps in appointing authors and content developers, and liaises with them to ensure quality, originality, and adherence to specifications. 3. Manuscript QC 🔵 Checks for plagiarism and resolves any issues that arise, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethics. 🔵 Aligns the manuscript with the applicable syllabi and corrects any discrepancies or inaccuracies, to ensure relevance and suitability. 4. Copy-editing Copy-edits for consistency, clarity and readability by creating, updating and applying an in-house style guide, following established guidelines such as the CMoS (Chicago Manual of Style) and British English norms. 5. Developmental editing Provides developmental editing to refine content, structure and style, so as to enhance the overall quality of the manuscript. 6. Content development Ghostwrites portions of the text, where necessary, to fill gaps and ensure continuity and coherence. 7. Illustration-brief writing Briefs illustrators on the required visuals and ensures that they are created to the highest standards of quality and relevance. 8. Global editing Performs global editing, focussing on page layout, design and aesthetics, such as visual balance, spacing, margins and typography. 9. Market research Conducts market research to gather feedback from sales teams and user schools, to improve product quality and satisfaction. 10. Collaboration 🔵 Interdepartmental collaboration during product planning Collaborates with senior management and sales and production teams to develop and implement cost-effective strategies for efficient and timely project deliveries. 🔵 Intra-departmental collaboration during product creation Coordinates with editorial intra-departmental teams like graphic designers, typesetters and illustrators to produce high-quality proofs, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and consistency. 🔵 Interdepartmental collaboration for product marketing Works with marketing and sales colleagues to create effective marketing materials and promotional strategies that enhance the visibility and sales of the products. 11. Media asset (image and video) management Selects and sources images from stock photography websites and public domain, based on the content, purpose and target audience of the books. 12. Archiving Maintains records, handles contracts and manages vendors to ensure smooth workflow, cost-effectiveness and compliance. 13. Language editing and QC Provides language editing, copy-editing, proofreading and quality control, to ensure that the final products meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity and readability. 14. Delivery and transmittal management Prepares and delivers camera-ready copies (CRCs) to the production team for printing, ensuring that they meet all specifications and quality standards. Perks 🔴 Advantage of working with highly experienced publishing professionals 🔴 Training and mentoring 🔴 Family-like, positive culture 🔴 Salaries of 25K–30K pm (3.0L–3.6L pa), depending on performance in written test and interview 🔴 Fresh university graduates welcome 🔴 Work-life balance and 21st-century skills emphasised 🔴 Two non-working Saturdays per month Highlights 🔴 On-site work (No work from home) 🔴 No freelancing 🔴 No hybrid models 🔴 Timing: 09:30 am–06:30 pm Who can apply? 🔴 Fresh university graduates from any stream, who have a knack for the language 🔴 Editors having 0–2 years of experience in book publishing About Mascot Established in 2008, Mascot Learning Hub has been pioneering educational excellence, combining traditional wisdom with cutting-edge technology to create a dynamic learning ecosystem. Our diverse range of curriculum books, available in both print and digital formats, caters to a wide spectrum of learners, making education accessible and engaging for all. Today, Mascot boasts a repertoire of over 120 titles spanning 11 diverse scholastic subjects, making a profound impact on the lives of 1,00,000 students, enlightening 10,000 teachers, and illuminating the path for 5,000 schools. Explore more about Mascot Learning Hub by visiting the About Us section on its LinkedIn. Mascot Learning Hub Private Limited A-165, Ground Floor, A Block, Sector 63, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301 Show more Show less
