Overview :
- This position requires the candidate to hold a postgraduate qualification in English literature.
- You will report directly to the Deputy Managing Editor and/or anyone else designated by him/her.
- You will maintain high-quality communication and excellent relationships with fellow editors, authors, designers, and stakeholders in the organization.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities : Scope of work includes, but is not limited to the following
- Copy edits, proof, and prepare titles for publication, all the way up to production and plotters
- Liaising with commissioning editors, authors, and other stakeholders
- Maintain positive work relationships and high quality and prompt (usually within 24 except weekends and holidays) communication with fellow editors, and authors.
- Marking copy with standard proofreading marks to notify authors and editors of necessary changes
- Ability to rephrase, and rewrite portions of text for better readability
- Checking facts and statistics to ensure the accuracy of the text
- Knowledge of referencing footnotes and endnotes




- An eye for standardization and consistency of house style throughout the book and across all titles
- Demonstrate eagerness to develop editorial knowledge and proficiency

KPIs

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- Review and edit with standard proofreading as per timelines
- Regular and timely liaison with authors

Other
- Provide guidance, training, and assistance to fellow editors or any other colleague(s) as assigned .
- Act as a Liaison between Authors and the Organization
- Communicate in a qualified and personable manner with editors, and authors.
- Promptly (within 24 hours, except weekends and holidays) inform your manager of any written (or other) communication you receive from editors /authors that are tense or critical in nature and any appreciation.
- Supportive Team Member
- Contribute ideas and give feedback in a concise and productive way.
- Be available to provide support to fellow editors and other co

📌 Senior Copy Editor (Delhi)
🏢 The Search House
📍 Delhi