Job Description

The editor will be responsible for publishing and editorial task for Mandarin & English Unit for Children\'s Department for storybooks, activity books and etc. Job Responsibilities Editorial support

• Set deadlines and specifications for the writing of manuscripts.
• Monitor writers\' writing progress based on agreed-upon submission schedules.
• Evaluate writers\' sample chapters.
• Edit manuscripts thoroughly and correctly.
• Secure resources of information, data, photographs, etc.
• Prepare/check selling points for front and back matters of books to be published.
• Ensure all projects assigned are accomplished on time.

Production support

• Coordinate and liaise with production staff pertaining to illustrations, typesetting, layouts and corrections.
• Prepare heading and icon design lists.
• Check and confirm heading and icon designs.
• Check sample layouts.

S&M support

• Brief marketing representatives on selling points for newly released titles.
• Liaise with the Marketing Department for feedback on newly released titles.

And assist in any ad-hoc tasks related to job functions from time to time. Job Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience is an added advantage.
• Fresh graduate are also encouraged to apply.
• Expert/Familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint and other word processing and publishing software.
• Required language(s): Mandarin, English & Bahasa Malaysia.

Required document
Interested candidates are requested to write in with:

• Updated resume stating qualifications, work experience, current and expected salary with a recent passport-sized photography;
• Transcripts from SPM to current level;
• NRIC photocopy;

Job Type: Full-time Salary: RM1,800.00 - RM2,300.00 per month Benefits:

• Free parking
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Editing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Proofreading: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Mandarin (Preferred)