Job Description

JOB PURPOSE With the supervision of the team lead, the Assistant Editor is accountable to deliver high quality, competitive, market-friendly print and digital products within the given timelines. The Assistant Editor is expected to adhere to Pearson'

JOB PURPOSE With the supervision of the team lead, the Assistant Editor is accountable to deliver high quality, competitive, market-friendly print and digital products within the given timelines. The Assistant Editor is expected to adhere to Pearson's specifications, style, standards and quality parameters and work in collaboration with other team members. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Development a. Understanding the product specifications and editing content, developing content where needed. Understanding all the components (both print and digital) of the assigned project. b. Bringing out zero-error products driven by innovation 2. Vendor management a. Identifying suitable vendors and ensuring they deliver quality work within the given timelines b. Negotiating prices and drawing up their agreements in coordination with the legal team 3. Cross-functional coordination Working smoothly with different functions, such as rights and permissions, production, manufacturing, legal, sales and marketing throughout the duration of project 4. Customer experience Visiting schools and customers for workshops, trainings and capturing market feedback Master's degree from a reputed university, proficiency in Mathematics as a subject 2+ years of experience in publishing, with minimum 1 year of experience in Testprep Publishing Proficiency in PC and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Good communication and negotiation skills