Job Opening: Editor for Pelangi Publishing Malaysia

03 January 2011
Job Opening: Editor for Pelangi Publishing Malaysia
Deadline: 2 February 2011

Pelangi Publishing Group Berhad, a listed company in Bursa Malaysia, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company engaged in publishing and printing of books, magazines and also producing multimedia learning tools. We are capable of catering to all these educational and learning needs in today's diverse markets. At present, Pelangi books are translated into many foreign languages and sold internationally thus enhancing our acclaim and esteem around the globe.

In line with our plan to expand our market share further internationally in search for global branding recognition, we are inviting suitable candidates to join our team and grow together in order to materialise our vision to be international renowned publisher as the following :

Editor (Johor, Selangor)

Responsibilities:

Coordinating and liaising closely with writers pertaining to matters in producing books such as:

* Setting deadlines and specifications for the writing of manuscript;
* Discussing the books contents, format and style of writing;
* Monitoring the development of writing based on an agreed-upon submission schedule;
* Editing manuscripts thoroughly and making the necessary changes or corrections.
* Sending proofreading copy to the writers;
* Ensuring all publication projects are completed based upon publication schedule deadline.
* Responsible for coordinating and liaising with the production staff pertaining to illustrations, typesetting/layout and corrections.

Requirements:

* A degree majoring in Science/ English / Chinese / Mathematics / History / Bahasa Malaysia / Pre-school Education
* Ability to priorities workload and able to meet deadline.
* Able to edit educational titles for Pre-school,Primary & Secondary schools with excellent language mastery.
* Education or teaching experience would be an added advantage however fresh graduate are welcome to write in.
* Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.

Candidates who are interested to develop their career with us, please “write in” with your detailed resume including a copy of your SPM / STPM / Diploma / Degree certificate, current & expected salary and a recent photograph to:

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd
(Attn: Human Resource Department)
66, Jalan Pingai, Taman Pelangi,
80400 Johor Bahru, Johor.

Tel : 07-3316288 Fax : 07-3329201
E-mail: chewws@pelangibooks.com

Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd
Lot.8, Jalan P10/10,
Kawasan Perusahaan Bangi,
Bandar Baru Bangi,
43650 Bangi, Selangor.

Tel: 03-89223993
Fax: 03-89261223
E-mail: chewws@pelangibooks.com

More information here.
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