Pearson Project Editor jobs

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Company: Pearson
About Company 
Pearson is a global education company that helps people around the world to make progress in their lives through learning. With a rich heritage that combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and digital services, we help people to learn whatever, wherever and however they choose. We are now transforming Pearson to accelerate our activity in digital learning, education services and emerging markets. This will enable us to make a lasting impact in helping to solve some of the most important challenges in global education.
Designation:International Business Editor
Industry: Publishing
Functional Area: Journalism, Editing, Content
Education:UG -Any Graduate - Any Specialization PG - Any Postgraduate - Any Specialization Doctorate - Any Doctorate - Any Specialization, Doctorate Not Required

Job Description

  • In this unique role, the Project Editor will be responsible for developing and producing content that meets the highest quality, time, and cost standards. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of Pearson's best Higher Education titles globally, customize them suit to the needs of various international markets, and to see them through right from the content creation and development stage to their production.
  • Candidates in this role will work closely with colleagues in Editorial, Production ,Sales, and Technology around the world. 
  • Project editors will also be responsible for working on the digital products and platforms associated with their titles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Developing and producing content that meets the highest quality, time, and cost standards.
  • Working with contributors and Editorial, Production and Technology colleaguesto deliver high quality publications, and their related supplements, in a timely fashion Planning, in conjunction with editorial, production and technology colleagues.
  • Ensuring Pearson editorial/production management systems are kept updated
  • Establishing strong and clear communication within the Global Editions team,and with Pearson colleagues around the world.
  • Negotiating with authors and contributors, acquisitions editors,development editors, text and cover designers, and production.
  • Assessing and preparing print and digital manuscript/contributions for copy editing.
  • Checking cover designs and copy.
  • Selecting, negotiating and liaising with freelancers.
  • Checking proofs at all stages.
  • Planning, scheduling and preparing supplement packages.
  • Taking a proactive role in driving a project forward at all times.

Keyskills:
Copy Editing
Content Creation
Editorial 
Content Development 
Project Management 
Product Development
Production Management
E - Publishing 
Publishing 
Subject Matter Expert
Life Sciences 
Humanities 
Engineering

Desired Profile

  • You might currently be in editorial, production, sales, marketing, or product development. You will have a track record of success and be able to demonstrate the right qualities to take on this unique role. You may also have experience of working in an international publishing environment. 
  • You will be expected to:demonstrate strong project management and content development skills juggle a number of concurrent projects prioritize effectively,work closely with content contributors, freelance copy-editors, and vendors ,shape and develop ideas into successful, salable material be market-focused and commercially driven.
  • Build strong personal networks in the relevant communities, demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills,be sensitive to the requirements of working across different cultures,work proactively and flexibly in a team, and inspire those around you.

Contact Details
Recruiter Name:Pragya Sinha
Telephone:918033296517
Address :
7th Floor, Knowledge Boulevard ,
A-8(A), Sector-62 ,
Noida 201 309,NOIDA,
Uttar Pradesh.
Pearson 

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