Editor (STEM)

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Responsibilities

• Acquire new titles and academic books in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) topics.
• Responsible for full editorial process from manuscript to publication, which include liaising with authors, reviewers, preparing the necessary paperwork and contracts, liaising with typesetters, printers, and designers.
• Ensuring the commercial value of the acquired titles, analysing the time and cost of production, to maintain a steady and profitable revenue stream.
• Research and prepare statistics for market trends and prioritize publication of manuscripts that best suit the current market trends.
• Ability to copy-edit, proofread and manage manuscripts to publication, print and digital.
• Participate in the marketing and promotion activities for new books.
• Any ad hoc projects as and when required and assigned.

Requirements

• Degree/Post-graduate Degree in Pure and Applied Sciences.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills; excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Must have initiative, creativity, and a keen eye for detail.
• Must be business oriented to bring in good quality and profitable books.
• Must be able to execute all duties diligently to achieve professional success and also to enhance the business of the organization.
• Prior experience in academic publishing will be given preference.