Quality Assessment Associate

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Job Purpose:

The QA will be responsible for carrying out RFPs (Ready-for-print) checks, which include reviewing author-approved documents, design files, and details required by sister departments to streamline the delivery of the final product.

Content Review:

➢ Proofread manuscripts, articles, and other content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency.

➢ Verify facts, dates, and statistics to ensure accuracy.

Typesetting and Layout:

➢ Ensure all content is correctly formatted and styled according to the publishing house’s style guides.

➢ Check layout and design for consistency and adherence to guidelines.

Compliance and Standards:

➢ Ensure all content complies with legal and ethical standards.

➢ Adhere to and enforce style guides and publishing standards.

Feedback and Collaboration:

➢ Provide constructive feedback to authors and editors.

➢ Collaborate with writers, editors, and team members to resolve quality issues.

Error-Tracking and Reporting:

➢ Maintain a log of errors and quality issues.

➢ Generate reports on quality metrics and improvements.

Training and Development:

➢ Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in publishing and quality assurance.

Stakeholder Management:

➢ Manage expectations and derive optimal resolutions between internal and external stakeholders on contracts, negotiations, and vendor management.

Business Development Support:

➢ Participate in discussions aimed at achieving the publishing house’s goals.

● Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not mandatory) in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

1–2 years of experience in publishing or a relevant industry is required.

● Keen interest in literature or reading in general, with good reading speed.

● Proven experience in proofreading, editing, or quality assurance in publishing.

● Strong attention to detail and excellent command of the English language (formal and colloquial).

● Familiarity with publishing tools like Word, WPS, Google Docs, InDesign (preferred but not mandatory), Adobe PDF, etc.

● Organisational ethics, good communication and teamwork skills.

● Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

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