Job Title Editorial Manager- Author led Books Department Editorial Location Agra Office Experience 5-7 years with minimum 2-3 years in trade publishing editorial lead role Industry Publishing Media Lifestyle Self-Help Education Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and creative Editorial Manager Author led Books to lead the development of high-impact titles authored by influencers thought leaders wellness experts and motivational personalities The role requires a deep understanding of market trends reader psychology and storytelling formats across genres such as self-help wellness lifestyle career guides and pop-education Key Responsibilities Editorial Development Strategy Conceptualize and manage trade book projects aligned with current market trends and reader demands Evaluate and develop manuscripts authored by educators domain experts and celebrities Identify emerging voices and trending topics across self-help health motivation finance parenting etc Content Refinement Quality Control Supervise end-to-end editing developmental line and copy editing Ensure brand voice clarity and narrative consistency across all books Work closely with authors to refine tone structure and content flow Team Author Management Develop and manage a network of freelance editors proofreaders translators for regional editions and content contributors Collaborate closely with authors and their teams for approvals content ideation and media-friendly presentation Market-Ready Production Coordinate with design and production teams for cover concepts inner layouts and publishing timelines Work with marketing publicity to ensure content hooks and USPs are well highlighted in product descriptions and campaigns Trend Mapping Innovation Stay updated on global and local publishing trends in trade non-fiction genres Create content formats that are adaptable for digital audiobooks and reels social snippets Key Skills Qualifications Masters degree in English Mass Communication Publishing or related fields Experience in trade publishing self-help lifestyle wellness etc is preferred Excellent editorial judgment narrative-building skills and author-handling expertise Strong communication and interpersonal skills must be comfortable working with high-profile personalities Ability to balance creative freedom with editorial precision and market viability Familiarity with digital publishing audiobooks and content repurposing is a plus Preferred Traits Passionate about books and content that Author Led inspire and inform Market-savvy mindset with the ability to turn ideas into commercial success stories Strong project management skills able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines Interested candidates are requested to share their updated resume at recruitment oswaalbooks com hrlead oswaalbooks com Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 600 000 00 - 800 000 00 per year Perks Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule Day shift Fixed shift Supplemental Pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Work Location In person