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Copyeditor MPS Limited

3.0 - 7.0 years

0 Lacs

noida, uttar pradesh

On-site

You will be working as a Copy Editor for Mps Limited in Chennai, where you will be expected to be a dual-skilled resource with the ability to handle both style and language effectively. Your responsibilities will include performing level 1 and 2 editing, which involves light and medium-level editing tasks. You should have prior experience in editing Books related to STEM and Health Science content and be familiar with various style manuals such as APA, CMS, AMA, and MLA. As a Copy Editor, you will be required to manage multiple accounts and edit various types of content with precision. It is essential to have an excellent command over the English language and grammar, along with a strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality editing. Meeting deadlines is crucial in this role, so you must be capable of managing your time efficiently. You should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team to deliver exceptional editing services. To be considered for this position, you should have 3-5 years of experience in copyediting and hold a Post-Graduate degree in Life Sciences. If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about copyediting, please share your CV with us at bhoomika.banerjee@mpslimited.com.,

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Editorial Manager Newgen KnowledgeWorks

5.0 - 10.0 years

8 - 12 Lacs

Chennai

Remote

If you are interested, please share your CVs to kalpana.p@newgen.co. Roles & Responsibilities: Manager Copyediting (Books Humanities & Social Sciences) Position Summary: The Manager Copyediting (Books HSS) is responsible for overseeing the editorial quality and consistency of academic and scholarly books in the Humanities and Social Sciences. This includes managing a team of copyeditors, ensuring adherence to academic style and citation standards, maintaining editorial workflows, and working closely with authors and internal teams to uphold the highest publishing standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Editorial Oversight Supervise the copyediting of scholarly book manuscripts in areas such as history, philosophy, literature, political science, sociology, and related disciplines. Ensure rigorous adherence to academic conventions, citation styles (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style Notes & Bibliography, APA, MLA), and house guidelines. Review and approve final edited manuscripts, especially those with complex documentation or sensitive content. 2. Team Management Lead a team of in-house and freelance copyeditors; oversee assignments, workload distribution, and performance reviews. Recruit and train editors with subject-specific knowledge in HSS disciplines. Provide ongoing editorial feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. 3. Author & Scholar Engagement Act as a liaison between copyeditors and academic authors to resolve queries related to language, citations, style, or structure. Ensure authors voices, disciplinary norms, and scholarly integrity are preserved while improving clarity and readability. Manage sensitive communication tactfully, especially in cases involving revisions to scholarly arguments or translations. 4. Editorial Workflows & Process Management Plan, monitor, and adjust editorial workflows to align with publication schedules. Collaborate with commissioning editors, production, and typesetting teams to ensure seamless handoffs. Track and report on editorial progress, turnaround times, and bottlenecks. 5. Quality Assurance Conduct quality checks and random audits of edited manuscripts to ensure accuracy and consistency. Maintain high standards in language, structure, and academic rigor across all titles. Identify recurring issues and update editorial processes or training programs accordingly. 6. Style & Standards Development Maintain and update discipline-specific style sheets and general house style guides. Monitor developments in academic style manuals and citation standards relevant to HSS publishing. Introduce best practices in editing complex content (e.g., footnotes, endnotes, foreign-language terms, archival material). Key Skills & Qualifications: Master’s degree (or higher) in a Humanities or Social Sciences discipline strongly preferred. 5–7 years of copyediting experience in academic or scholarly book publishing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role. Expert knowledge of academic citation styles: Chicago, APA, MLA, etc. Familiarity with the editorial needs of both native and non-native English academic authors. Proficiency in MS Word (Track Changes), editorial tools, and project tracking platforms. Strong communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to balance scholarly sensitivity with editorial rigor If you are interested, please share your CVs with kalpana.p@newgen.co

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