Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts thoroughly.
• Coordinate and liaise closely with writers.
• Set deadlines and specifications for the writing of manuscripts.
• Evaluate writer\xe2\x80\x99s sample chapter.
• Monitor writers\xe2\x80\x99 writing progress based on the agreed-upon submission schedule;
• Ensure all projects assigned are accomplished on time.
• Prepare headings and icons design list.
• Check and confirm heading and icon design.
• Check sample layout.
• Coordinate and liaise with the production staff pertaining to illustrations, typesetting/layout and corrections.
• Determine the general appearance or physical format of the book.
• Check and confirm/approve illustrations drawn for the book.
• Check all text and cover films of the book.
• Secure resources such as information, data, photographs, etc.
• Prepare/check selling points for front and back matters of the book published.
• Prepare/check dummy for printer\xe2\x80\x99s reference.
• Check book cover mechanical and colour proof.
• Purchase reference books.
• Liaise with Marketing Department for feedback on newly released titles.
• Propose new format of publication (series or titles).
• Ensure books are updated, vetted and corrected before reprinting.
• Draft relevant letter to writers.
• Brief Marketing Representatives on selling points for newly released titles.
• Prepare promotional brochures/leaflets, posters, calendars, etc.
• Prepare Royalties Table for the royalty based titles.
• Write books as and when required.
• Translate overseas titles as and when required.
• Perform any ad hoc and other duties relating to the above as may be assigned by your superior from time to time.

Job Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in related field.
• 2 years of editorial experience in education publishing is preferred.
• Familiar with current Malaysian Secondary & Primary Education syllabus.
• Expert/Familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint and other word processing and publishing software.
• Fluent oral and written Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Fluent oral and written Chinese or Jawi are added advantage.

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 Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: RM2,200.00 - RM3,600.00 per month Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bangi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Academic Editorial: 1 year (Preferred)

Expected Start Date: 02/01/2023