Editor Social Science

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To supervise completion of the assigned Social science print, blended, and digital projects in an error-free and timely manner.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/KEY RESULT AREAS

• Finding, onboarding, and managing suitable content creators, reviewers, and freelancers
• Following up with authors/content creators to ensure submission of high-quality inputs as per schedule
• Carrying out proper market research and analysing inputs in-house to identify required content changes and updates
• Coordinating with relevant stakeholders (Editors, Designers, Sales and Marketing, etc.)
• Preparing all essential paperwork pertaining to the project (Costings, Design Briefs, etc.)
• Providing the sales and marketing teams with relevant information for product promotion
• Preparing and conducting product presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring high editorial standards and editorial consistency within a series
• Ensuring timely, error free, and cost-effective publication of the assigned projects/titles
• Extending full cooperation while handling unbudgeted additional editorial tasks

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A post graduate degree in Social Science
• At least 2 years of project management experience, preferably across multiple Social and Political subjects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Conversant with basics of editing and digital content creation
• Sound knowledge of Science pedagogy
• Effective organizational skills
• Performing under strict deadlines