Editor (English)

**The editor will be responsible for publishing and editorial task in English Children's Department****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.**Job Qualifications**- Degree/Diploma in English Education/TESL/Early Childhood Education or related fields.- 1 to 2 years of experience is an added advantage.- Fresh graduate will also be considered.- Expert with Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point and other word processing and publishing software.- Mastery in English and Bahasa Malaysia are required.- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00AM to 5.30PM.**Required document**Pay: From RM2,000.00 per month**Benefits**:- Dental insurance- Health insurance- Maternity leave- Opportunities for promotion- Professional development- Vision insuranceSchedule:- Day shiftSupplemental pay types:- Overtime pay- Performance bonus- Yearly bonusAbility to commute/relocate:- Johor Bahru: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)**Education**:- Bachelor's (preferred)**Experience**:- Editorial: 1 year (preferred)Expected Start Date: 05/06/2024