Job Description

Job description: . Define and maintain the vision of TWS Books Pte. Ltd. . Liaise with clients, booking new jobs in and managing workload so that projects are always delivered on time . Manage multiple editorial projects through from concept to completion, from discussion of ideas to follow-up stage . Provide editorial services in line with each client's requirements: developmental editing, editorial assessments, mentoring sessions, query-letter reviews and writing content; be able to advise services accordingly in line with each client's brief and develop packages to achieve their goals . Ensure the financial soundness of the Company, pricing accordingly and reassessing editorial packages every six months . Market the Company's services via website, newsletter, collaboration with editorial services, Q&As and guest appearances on podcasts and blogs . Maintain contacts in the publishing industry among writers, publishing houses, literary agencies and wider editorial-service companies; attend relevant training where required . Determine the use of consultants and services provided by others, at the same time as developing these skills in employees, where applicable . Manage and train new members of editorial staff, where applicable . Protect the interest and welfare of employees and establish suitable communication lines with them, where applicableJob requirement: . A bachelor's degree in English, history, journalism, communications, linguistics, or similar. . A minimum of 5 years' of book editorial experience, or editing experience in an adjacent field . A strong interest in adult commercial fiction and non-fiction; knowledge of and experience with what sells in today's market is key . Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills . Strong organization skills and attention to detail . Connections in the publishing world, within publishing houses, literary agents or among commercial published writersSkills required . Professional editorial training . Writing experience . Proven experience working with authors editorially on their books . Experience with adult commercial fiction and non-fiction . MS. Office
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