Children's Book Editor

The editor will be responsible for editorial task in English Children Unit for Editorial Department.

Job Responsibilities

Editorial

• Assist in Managing Children's creative projects in the format of book and book related educational products
• Review, reorganize and write/rewrite manuscripts to facilitate publications.
• Plan and determine book/product specifications and packaging.
• source and commission external writers/translators/freelancers for assigned series/titles, if required.
• Ensure all projects assigned are accomplished on time.
• Manage books and products in terms of quality, time and cost.
• monitor the work progress between Editorial and Production Section.

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.

Sales and marketing support

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

And any related ad-hoc tasks from time to time.

Job Qualifications.

• Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related fields.
• 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): English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Selected applicant will work in Wisma Pelangi, Bangi.

Required documents
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

Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM2,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Editorial: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Bahasa Malaysia (Preferred)