Assistant Editor: English

Company Description

Viva Books Private Limited is a leading academic publisher in South Asia with a wide range of subject areas including humanities, STEM, management and social science. Our schoolbooks imprint Viva Education is a widely admired educational brand. We are equipped with a team of top-notch academic experts, professional editors, and production staff who produce books and digital content that rival the best in the world. We organize teacher-training workshops across the country and run teacher engagement campaigns on important occasions. Headquartered in New Delhi, we have a nation-wide marketing and distribution network with branches in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Guwahati. As a future-oriented organization with a young, talented, and energetic team, Viva ranks among the best academic publishers in the country.

Role Description

Viva Books Private Limited is seeking a full-time Assistant Editor: English with a keen eye for detail and a passion for copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking. As an Assistant Editor, you will be responsible for working on manuscripts in a variety of subject areas, ensuring that they are well-written, grammatically correct, and adhere to style guidelines. This position will be an on-site role based in New Delhi.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in English or linguistics is a must.
• 1-3 years of experience in copyediting, proofreading, or fact-checking is desirable but not mandatory
• Excellent command of the English language, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to style guidelines and ensure consistency
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

IMPORTANT: We are currently accepting applicationsonly from candidates who exactly meet the eligibility criterion, i.e., Master's degree in English or linguistics. Aspirants who have qualifications in other disciplines are advised not to apply.