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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Urgent need - TECHNICAL EDITOR for a UK Packt Publishing House-Freshers

Job Title:Urgent need - TECHNICAL EDITOR for a UK Packt Publishing House

Job Description :

The Technical Editor should look into the quality of the book in terms of structure, content, tone, audience, pedagogy, mechanics, formatting, consistency, and code. In a nutshell, the Technical Editor functions as both a reader advocate and an author coach. He or she should make sure that the information is accessible to the intended audience, and at the same time direct the authors and help them reach their highest potential.
Please Visit us at www.packtpub.com
Salary:
We reward talent with fast track career progressions to early management and other senior positions, all our current managers and senior staff have been promoted internally. There is unlimited potential for high performing and ambitious individuals.
Industry:Publishing
Functional Area:IT-Other
Role Category:Other
Role:Trainee
Keyskills:

Technical Editor, walk in, interviews, english, Bscit, BCA, mumbai, BE, C, C++, Java, ASP.Net, MS Access, SQL Server, C#, bsc, IT, information techknowledge
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:

(UG - B.Sc - Any Specialization, Computers, Maths, Physics, B.Tech/B.E. - Any Specialization, Computers, BCA - Computers, Diploma - Any Specialization) AND (PG - Post Graduation Not Required)
Do you need an opportunity to display your capabilities?

Here’s a probability.

Required Technical Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• A degree in sciences, math, computers or other related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Windows operating system and standard Windows applications.
• Ability to grasp the gist of new technologies and apply the knowledge while editing books of those technologies.
Preferred Technical Skills
• Technology savvy.
• Knowledge of Linux and Open Source technologies (but not necessary).

Required Personal Skills

• Very Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work unsupervised, on own initiative.
• Ability for self learning.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Eye for detail.
• Very good organizational skills.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• When editing a book, ensure that the author presents the material in a way that benefits the reader.
• Ensure that all the chapters in the book clearly communicate their goals to the reader.
• Ensure consistent approach to material in all areas of the manuscript.
• Verify that content coverage is thorough and balanced and ensure technical accuracy of the content.
• Use valuable resources to make a determination about the content yourself.
• If any part of the text isn’t clear, query the author. It may be that the reader will understand the reference, and the author will tell you so if that is the case. However, the author may be leaving out important information.
• Check and verify all facts, references and illustrations for accuracy and ensure it matches the text and is appropriate.
• Ensure that every text and non-text element is correct.
• Check the code given in the book. Step through all the processes that the author(s) discuss in the chapter in the same order. Confirm that you are able to duplicate all the instructions given by the author(s) without any problems or errors. Flag any issue that occurs and bring it to the notice of the Development
Editor and the author.
• Apply the Packt styles to the chapters and ensure the formatting is as per the Packt style sheet.
• Check and correct word usage, clarify sentence structure, etc.
• Tackle issues such as traditional grammar, punctuation, house style, and spelling check and ensure the language and grammar aspects are perfect in the chapter.
• Participate in the editorial co-ordination with Development Editor, author, translator and Editorial Manager.
• Ensure the work meets market and audience goals.

This is a great start for a graduate wishing to enter the job market. We offer competitive salaries and benefits package commensurate with experience, flexible working hours and informal working environment.
Note: English is a must - written as well as verbal.
MBA graduates are not required. This job role is only for Graduates.
(Fresher’s can apply too...expect MBA grad's)


Address: Packt Publishing Pvt. Ltd, 107,
Ground floor, Marol Co-op Ind. Estate,
Sagbaug Lane, Andheri-Kurla Road,
Saki Naka, Andheri (e).
* Landmark* : Mittal Estate Bus-stop (immediate left after the stop, if coming from Andheri station)
Behind Ravi- Vihar Hotel.

Kindly get a copy of your resume along with you, also be prepared for a grammar test and a role specific test. Remember when you come for the interview you ask for Josephine D'Souza. You can also contact me on 9769235506/66987683/84 (only between Mondays to Friday - 11:00am - 2:00 pm).

Company Profile
Packt Publishing Pvt. Ltd
http://www.packtpub.com
Packt is a fast growing international IT book publishing company based in Birmingham, UK and Mumbai, India. We are at the cutting edge of innovation in publishing with a unique strategy of publishing highly focused books on new and ground breaking technologies.
Contact Details

Executive Name:Miss Josephine D’Souza
Contact Company:

Packt Publishing Pvt Ltd
Address:

Sagbag Lane, Off.Andheri Kurla Road, Saki Naka, Andheri east MUMBAI,Maharashtra,India 400001
Email Address:
josephined@packtpub.com
Telephone:
91-22-56987683

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