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Assistant Editor (Humanities and Social Science) Experience: 1-2 years Job Profile * The role requires to work within a team and develop content based on project specifications. The candidate has to ensure the quality and time

Assistant Editor (Humanities and Social Science) Experience: 1-2 years Job Profile The role requires to work within a team and develop content based on project specifications. The candidate has to ensure the quality and timely delivery of the products on day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate will develop, revise, plan and coordinate for publishing print and/or digital materials. Assist in meeting all portfolio responsibilities, on time. Key Responsibilities Ability to work with a team and work hand-in-hand with other team members Should be well-versed with the market knowledge (with special focus on higher-ed competition market like UPSC, Government Vocational Exams and UGC-NET) Strong command on English and Hindi language Design, develop and deliver resources as per the pedagogical practices and curriculum requirements of the target market Prepare and maintain publishing-related documents Accountable for final quality, accuracy in terms of language Ensure that all vendors and freelancers adhere to quality checks and are given continual feedback for quality issues Identifying risks and ensure project completion on time Coordinating with design team for book covers and layout, production team and manufacturing team to ensure on-time delivery of content Sign off the handover of the final print-ready PDF of the book(s) and final deliverables of the digital components to the product development team as per the pre-approved scope of work Knowledge, Experience and Skills 1-2 years of experience of working with a range of both print and digital educational/academic projects and managing complex multi-component projects. Should have a sound experience of working with core subject areas in Humanities and Social Sciences Ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing Awareness of publishing processes Attention to detail, quality control and an ability to engage with content at the highest level Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to follow processes closely Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines A high standard of computer literacy - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Presentation skills Time Management - scheduling and planning work managing time competently Judgment and decision making - considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions before acting Educational / Professional Qualifications Postgraduate degree in Arts (English/Pol. Science/Economics/Psychology) Excellent command over both English and Hindi languages Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose - to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world's leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.