Junior indexer

Job Title: Junior Indexer (100% Manual)

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About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Indexer with 1–2 years of experience in book indexing. The ideal candidate should have a strong command of English, attention to detail, and the ability to create accurate, reader-friendly indexes for both analytical and narrative nonfiction titles.

Key Responsibilities

• Create precise and comprehensive indexes for 

  trade and scholarly books.

• Analyze manuscript structure, themes, and terminology to establish clear subject hierarchies.
• Ensure consistency in terminology and use of cross-references.
• Follow publishing standards and indexing conventions.
• Incorporate author and editor feedback in line with project style guides.
• Work efficiently using Microsoft Word and PDF annotation tools.

Skills & Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong English language proficiency and excellent attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience in 

  100% manual indexing.

• Familiarity with back-of-the-book indexing conventions and publishing workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PDF tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to feedback, and work independently.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of maintaining high quality under tight schedules.
• Enthusiastic about working on both analytical and narrative nonfiction projects.

Subject Expertise

• History
• War Studies
• Geopolitics
• Business
• Biography

About the Company

DataWorks is a leading pre-media and publishing services provider, delivering end-to-end content solutions to global publishers. Our expertise spans editorial, design, typesetting, eBooks, and prepress services. We take pride in producing high-quality content with precision, consistency, and attention to detail.

DataWorks

75A, Ambalavanapuram Big Street

Vickramasingapuram – 627 425

Tirunelveli, India

Email: info@dataworks.co.in