Descriptions
Editorial support
- Edit and proofread manuscripts thoroughly, from the manuscript stage to CRC stage.
- Coordinate and liaise closely with writers.
- Set deadlines and specifications for manuscript submissions.
- Evaluate writer sample chapters.
- Monitor writers' progress based on the agreed submission schedule.
- Ensure all assigned projects are completed on time.
- Prepare and review headings and icons design lists.
- Confirm heading and icon designs.
- Review sample layouts.
- Coordinate with production staff regarding illustrations, typesetting, layout, and corrections.
- Determine the general appearance and physical format of the book.
- Approve illustrations for the book.
- Review all text, cover films, and digital/form proofs of the completed book.
- Secure necessary resources such as information, data, and photographs.
- Prepare and review selling points for the front and back matters of the book.
- Prepare and check the dummy for the printer's reference.
- Review book cover mechanical and color proofs.
- Purchase reference books for the Editorial Department.
- Liaise with the Marketing Department for feedback on newly released titles.
- Propose new publication formats (series or titles).
- Ensure books are updated, vetted, and corrected before reprinting.
- Draft relevant correspondence to writers.
Production support
- Coordinate and liaise with production staff pertaining to illustrations, typesetting, layouts and corrections.
- Prepare heading and icon design lists.
- Check and confirm heading and icon designs.
- Check sample layouts.
S\&M support
- Brief marketing representatives on selling points for newly released titles.
- Liaise with the Marketing Department for feedback on newly released titles.
Job Requirements
- Taken Arts stream in SPM.
- Degree/Diploma in Linguistic/Arts in Education or equivalent.
- Applicant should have 1-3 years editorial experience or similar.
- Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point and other word processing and publishing software.
- Good grades in Bahasa Malaysia for SPM.
- Fluent in oral and written Bahasa Malaysia.
- Selected applicant will work in Penerbitan Pelangi, Wisma Pelangi, Bangi.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bangi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- What is your expected salary?
- How long is your notice period?
Education:
Experience:
- Editorial: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Spanish