Junior Editor for Publishing House

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Company: The Elite Job

Location: India

Employment Type: FULL_TIME, PART_TIME

Date Posted: 2025-09-04

Valid Through: 2026-09-04

Job Summary

The Elite Job Publishing House is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Junior Editor to join our dynamic editorial team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about language, storytelling, and high-quality content creation. The Junior Editor will play a key role in supporting senior editors, ensuring manuscripts and written materials meet our editorial standards, and helping bring engaging, polished works to market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review, proofread, and edit manuscripts for grammar, clarity, consistency, and overall quality.

  • Collaborate with senior editors, authors, and designers to refine and improve content.

  • Conduct fact-checking and ensure compliance with publishing guidelines.

  • Provide constructive feedback to authors in a professional and supportive manner.

  • Assist in preparing manuscripts for final submission, including formatting and layout adjustments.

  • Maintain accurate editorial records and ensure timely project completion.

  • Stay updated on publishing trends and contribute fresh ideas for content improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Strong command of English grammar, spelling, and style.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

  • Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

  • Basic familiarity with editing software and digital publishing tools.

Experience

  • Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

  • Prior internship or entry-level experience in editing, publishing, or content writing is preferred but not mandatory.

  • Demonstrated passion for literature, publishing, or media will be highly regarded.

Working Hours

  • Full-time position: 40 hours per week.

  • Flexible working arrangements available, including hybrid work (office and remote).

  • Occasional extended hours may be required during peak publishing deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Creativity and adaptability in handling different genres and formats.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite; knowledge of Adobe InDesign or similar tools is a plus.

  • Ability to give and receive feedback constructively.

  • A keen eye for detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.

  • Health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance.

  • Professional development and training opportunities.

  • Access to industry events, book launches, and workshops.

  • A collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

  • Employee discounts on publications and partner bookstores.

Why Join The Elite Job Publishing House?

At The Elite Job Publishing House, we believe in nurturing talent and creating a space where creativity thrives. As part of our team, you will work with industry professionals who are passionate about shaping meaningful content and elevating new voices in publishing. This is not just a job—it is a chance to contribute to stories that inspire, educate, and entertain readers worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and a short editing sample to us

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...