Editor (English)

**The editor will be responsible for publishing and editorial task for Mandarin & English Unit for Children's Department for storybooks, activity books and etc.****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**- Updated resume stating qualifications, work experience, current and expected salary with a recent passport-sized photography;- Transcripts from SPM to current level;- NRIC photocopy;**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)