Social Studies Editor | Kolkata

We are looking for experienced candidates passionate about content editing and review of school books and learning material related to the K12 curriculum. A very good knowledge of the English language and great proficiency in written English is a must. An academic background in Social Science subjects is also a must, with good grades. The candidate should be a subject matter expert in Social Science (History, Geography and Civics). The candidate should also be eager to work with academic content, have an inquisitive mind, and should be good at finding and correcting errors. The candidate should be able to reevaluate and review the content of school textbooks (K12 segment), lesson plans and question papers in a meaningful manner.

Mandatory Skills

• A sound knowledge of English grammar and language
• An academic degree in and sound knowledge of Social Science subjects
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• An eye for detail
• Good at spotting and correcting errors
• Able to conduct meaningful research and cross-check facts in order to review the content
• Familiar with basic content editing styles (Oxford and Cambridge)
• Familiar with editing PDF and word soft copies, with PDF tools and track changes

Eligibility

• Should have a Masters degree in History/Social Science
• Should have proven experience in editing, particularly in the publishing and EdTech industry
• Should have an education in an English Medium background
• Should be passionate about content editing and research
• Should be familiar with school education and school textbooks
• Should be eager to learn and quick to absorb knowledge
• Should have a proven expertise in the English language

Expectation from the candidate

• Perform the edit and review of school-level (K-12) books and learning material
• Cross-check all factual details in books, lesson plans and other learning material
• Solve questions and correct any errors in the answers in question papers and question banks
• Be available and open to constant training sessions to improve skills, and be eager to learn and grow
• Prior experience in editing is required

Kolkata (Work form Office)