Pratham Books is a multi-lingual publisher of children’s books. We are looking to hire a full-time, Editorial Assistant for our Banaswadi office in Bengaluru.
As an Editorial Assistant at Pratham Books, this is what you will be doing:
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Co-ordinating with authors, illustrators, translators, reviewers and proofreaders
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Reviewing and editing manuscripts
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Helping with ideas and commissioning of new books
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Co-ordinating with the administrative team for documentation, records and payments (contracts, work orders, etc)
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writing copy for blurbs, catalogues and promotional events
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Support campaigns aimed at promoting our mission of “putting a book in every child’s hand”
Preferred but not set in stone:
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Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language
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Excellent Communication skills in English, AND ability to read and write well in Kannada or Telugu.
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1-2 years of work experience; freshers may also apply
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Ability to multi-task and co-ordinate between different stakeholders
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Be a team player
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Sharp eyes to check copy
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Love for languages
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please send your resume to info@prathambooks.org with ‘Editorial Assistant for Pratham Books in the subject line of the email.
We look forward to hearing from you!