Descriptions
Editorial support

• Set deadlines and specifications for the writing of manuscripts.
• Monitor writers' writing progress based on agreed-upon submission schedules.
• Evaluate writers' sample chapters.
• Edit manuscripts thoroughly and correctly.
• Secure resources of information, data, photographs, etc.
• Prepare/check selling points for front and back matters of books to be published.
• Ensure all projects assigned are accomplished on time.

Production support

• Coordinate and liaise with production staff pertaining to illustrations, typesetting, layouts and corrections.
• Prepare heading and icon design lists.
• Check and confirm heading and icon designs.
• Check sample layouts.

S&M support

• Brief marketing representatives on selling points for newly released titles.
• Liaise with the Marketing Department for feedback on newly released titles.

Job Requirements

• Taken Arts stream in SPM.
• Degree/Diploma in Linguistic/Arts in Education or equivalent.
• Applicant should have 1-2 years editorial experience or similar, however, fresh graduate will also be considered.
• Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point and other word processing and publishing software.
• Good grades in Bahasa Malaysia for SPM.
• Familiar with current Malaysian SJK(C) Secondary & Primary Education syllabus.
• Fluent in oral and written Bahasa Malaysia.
• Selected applicant will work in Penerbitan Pelangi, Wisma Pelangi, Bangi.
• Working hours: Full time in office, Monday to Friday, 8.00AM - 5.30PM.

Apply here (https://portal.pelangibooks.com/jobapplicationform/#/?position=Bahasa_Melayu_Editor )
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: RM1,800.00 - RM2,500.00 per month
Benefits:

• Free parking
• Maternity leave
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bandar Baru Bangi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Editorial: 1 year (Preferred)

Expected Start Date: 11/01/2024