Editor

Company Description Friends Publication is a dedicated creator of quality textbooks for school and pre-collegiate academic levels, managing the full lifecycle of educational publishing from concept to print. The organization handles content development, editing, proofreading, composition, and printing within an integrated setup to maintain consistent standards. Highly qualified professionals work across departments in state-of-the-art, IT-enabled offices to support efficient and accurate production. The company’s focus is on delivering reliable, well-crafted learning materials that strengthen its presence in the educational publishing market and support learners and educators alike.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Editor role based in Agra. The Editor will oversee the editorial workflow for textbooks, including reviewing and refining manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with academic standards and house style. Daily tasks include coordinating with authors, subject matter experts, and internal teams, managing revisions and proofreads, and ensuring error-free, structured content ready for composition and printing. The role involves checking language, formatting, and references, maintaining schedules and deadlines, and supporting continuous improvement in editorial processes and quality benchmarks.
Qualifications
Strong skills in editing, proofreading, and copy review for academic or educational content.
Ability to evaluate structure, flow, and readability, with attention to grammar, punctuation, and style guidelines.
Experience collaborating with authors, educators, and production teams to refine and finalize manuscripts.
Familiarity with textbook or academic publishing processes, including formatting and pre-press checks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Communications, or a related field; advanced qualifications in publishing or editing are an advantage.
Comfort working on-site with IT-enabled tools and willingness to learn new publishing technologies and workflows.

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