Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager / Editor to oversee the production of educational books from manuscript to print. The ideal candidate should have strong editorial skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience managing book production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit and proofread Tamil, English, and Malay educational content.
- Coordinate with authors, designers, illustrators, and printers throughout the production process.
- Plan and manage multiple book production schedules to ensure timely delivery.
- Review page layouts and ensure consistency in design, formatting, typography, and branding.
- Prepare and check print-ready files, including bleed, margins, pagination, and colour specifications.
- Conduct quality control before files are sent for printing.
- Ensure all books comply with company and printing standards.
- Monitor project timelines and follow up with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with the design team to resolve layout and production issues.
- Maintain proper documentation and version control for all projects.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in book publishing, editorial, or production management.
- Experience handling educational books or textbooks is highly preferred.
- Excellent command of Tamil. Knowledge of English and Malay is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of Adobe InDesign is essential.
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is an advantage.
- Good understanding of printing specifications and prepress requirements.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with textbooks, workbooks, children's books, or academic publications.
- Knowledge of Ministry of Education publication standards is an added advantage.
- Ability to communicate effectively with printers, designers, and editorial teams.
- Experience supervising or coordinating production teams is a plus.
How to Apply
Please send your resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Pay: RM2,300.00 - RM2,800.00 per month
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- How Many of Editorial Experience do you have?
Education:
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