Publishing Editor, Culture

2 weeks ago


Singapore SPH MEDIA LIMITED Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Editor specializing in acquiring non-fiction and academic Chinese and English manuscripts. Your main tasks include requesting, assessing, and securing book-length manuscripts from writers. You will also handle all editorial activities, including translating between Chinese and English, to ensure that all published content adheres to established quality standards. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with authors to enhance their work and foster strong relationships, as well as work with internal teams to guide manuscripts from creation to publication.

*Manuscripts might be in technical, scientific, or specialized fields.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree; minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • Proven track record in discovering, developing, and launching successful titles and authors
  • Familiarity with manuscript acquisition, publishing processes, and procedures
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and editorial skills
  • Understanding of college and university HR systems
  • Effective negotiation abilities for publishing contracts and rights
Highlight your skills to potential employers:
  • Product Knowledge
  • Negotiation
  • Editorial
  • Customer-facing
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relationships
  • Translation
  • Titles
  • Mediation
  • Manuscript Handling
  • Attention to Detail
  • Publishing Procedures

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