Editor (Economy)

**Responsibilities**:- Edit manuscripts thoroughly.- Coordinate and liaise closely with writers.- Set deadlines and specifications for the writing of manuscripts.- Evaluate writer's sample chapter.- Monitor writers' writing progress based on the agreed-upon submission schedule;- Ensure all projects assigned are accomplished on time.- Prepare headings and icons design list.- Check and confirm heading and icon design.- Check sample layout.- Coordinate and liaise with the production staff pertaining to illustrations, typesetting/layout and corrections.- Determine the general appearance or physical format of the book.- Check and confirm/approve illustrations drawn for the book.- Check all text and cover films of the book.- Secure resources such as information, data, photographs, etc.- Prepare/check selling points for front and back matters of the book published.- Prepare/check dummy for printer's reference.- Check book cover mechanical and colour proof.- Purchase reference books.- Liaise with Marketing Department for feedback on newly released titles.- Propose new format of publication (series or titles).- Ensure books are updated, vetted and corrected before reprinting.- Draft relevant letter to writers.- Brief Marketing Representatives on selling points for newly released titles.- Prepare promotional brochures/leaflets, posters, calendars, etc.- Prepare Royalties Table for the royalty based titles.- Write books as and when required.- Translate overseas titles as and when required.- Perform any ad hoc and other duties relating to the above as may be assigned by your superior from time to time.**Job Qualifications**- Degree/Diploma in Economy/Macroeconomy/Microeconomy/Economic Studies or any related fields.- Familiar with current Malaysian Secondary & Primary Education syllabus.- Expert/Familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint and other word processing and publishing software.- Fluent oral and written Bahasa Malaysia and English.**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent**Salary**: RM2,000.00 - RM2,500.00 per month**Benefits**:- Free parking- Maternity leave- Opportunities for promotion- Parental leave- Professional developmentSchedule:- Day shiftSupplemental pay types:- Overtime pay- Performance bonusAbility to commute/relocate:- Bangi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)**Education**:- Bachelor's (preferred)**Experience**:- Academic Editorial: 1 year (preferred)