SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd. Cookies Privacy Policy Looking For Copy Editor at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand Full Time

Position Title:
Copyeditor
Department:
SAGE MILES
Location:
SAGE Dehradun Office

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Copyedit, proofread, and/or quality audit assigned books/journals/reports/MILES projects as
per SAGE’s quality standards with minimum intervention from your managers.

2. Assist the supervisor/manager and/or SAGE staff in any project or initiative as assigned to
you.

3. Maintain high quality communication and excellent relationships with all internal and external
stakeholders–production, editorial and other divisions, and with authors and editors (if
required).

4. Troubleshoot and display ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Receive training on various components of book/journal as per SAGE training module to perform
copyediting, as and if needed.

2. Achieving the minimum expected targets for every assigned task, that is, copyediting,
proofreading, and/or quality auditing.

3. Maintaining the acceptable level of quality for all projects.
4. 100% schedule adherence for assigned tasks.
5. Provide timely feedback to supervisor for vendor/proofreader/PE on quality and timeliness.
6. Use recommended websites for referring spellings

a. UK spelling – http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/
b. US spelling – http://www.merriam-webster.com/

7. Update/maintain your daily/weekly/monthly productivity report and share with supervisor as per
agreed timelines thus keeping your manager updated on all projects

8. Ensure that any delays are escalated, project or quality related, to your supervisor immediately.
9. Preempt or alert any delays as much in advance as possible.
10. Discipline in file/folder management as per SAGE’s folder structure:

a. Store the files/folders in the given location, project-wise
b. Use file/folder naming convention diligently
c. Ensure that only a single copy of a file is stored at any given point of time.
d. Know the access rights to your computer/server and adhere to it
e. Ensure that the official files/folders are not shared/accessed by unauthorized personnel
f. If you encounter any problems, bring it to your manager’s/IT team’s notice immediately

Communication:

1. Communicate in a professional and personable manner with SAGE internal and external clients
on any issues concerning their journal. Maintain utmost transparency about your work and any
issues related at all times.

2. Respond to any email inquiries within 24 hours of receipt, and respond in a clear, articulate, and
organized manner.

3. Keep your supervisor and manager informed of any communication received from production
editors which is serious or volatile in nature; also, forward any positive words and praise you
received.

OTHERS:

This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

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1. Assist the supervisor/manager and/or SAGE staff with any projects or initiatives, as requested.
2. Contribute ideas, give, and receive feedback in a productive way.
3. Participate in projects, committees, or task forces as assigned by the supervisor/manager.
4. Participate in VC/audio calls along with your supervisor/manager and record the minutes of

meeting as required.

5. Report in a timely manner, anything that could affect work/work environment – work or
interpersonal issues (personality, communication, attitude, etc.) in the team.

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