Assistant Editor

1 week ago

Singapore Epigram Books Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

**Epigram Books **is a Singaporean independent publisher of well-designed and thought-provoking titles. It began as a division of the multiple award-winning communications design firm Epigram but was registered as a separate entity in 2011 to champion Singaporean literature. The company currently publishes all manner of fiction — novels, short stories, plays, graphic novels, chapter books, picture books — and non-fiction books too.
The company is best known for publishing award-winning titles such as Eisner Award-winning graphic novel _The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye; _the middle-grade series _The Diary of Amos Lee, _which has sold more than 240,000 copies worldwide; and _Ministry of Moral Panic _, the debut short story collection by Amanda Lee Koe which won the Singapore Literature Prize for English Fiction.
Epigram Books also reflects Singapore's obsession with food by publishing both recipe books and food guides. The imprint Wee Editions was launched to support local designers, photographers, and artists through a unique series of compact coffee table books.
**What you will do**
- Support editors in proofreading and copy editing
- Oversee submittable and award submissions
- Manage trade and contract publishing projects from concept to delivery
- Understand client, creative needs, and objectives
- Prepare timelines and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
- Work closely with internal and external teams and vendors
- Monitor and maintain proper profitability on contract publishing projects
- Support business development to drive and develop contract publishing opportunities
- 5 days work
**What you have**
- A Bachelor's degree in English Literature/ Journalism/ Communications/ or equivalent
- At least 2 years of editorial and/or project management experience (advantageous)
- Knowledge about the publishing industry (advantageous)
- Must have perfect grammar
**Skills Set**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to manage time, organizational skills, proficiency in OSX or Microsoft Office, and publishing tools.
**Personal Attributes**
- Good interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Self-motivated, committed, determined, diligent, and trustworthy nature
- Meticulous and resourceful, and a neck for problem-solving
- Able to work autonomously and be a dedicated team player
**Please submit:
- Portfolio (PDF or URL)
- Detailed resume
- Expected salary
- Availability

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