New Date of Admission Test for Editing and Publishing Course 2020

The postponed admission test to the 'PG Certificate Course in Editing and Publishing' at the School of Cultural Texts and Records, Jadavpur University, will be held on Monday 23 December 2019 from 6-7 pm, in the Department of English, Jadavpur University (First floor, UG Arts Building).

Postponement of EditPub admission test on 19 December 2019

Owing to unavoidable circumstances, the admission test to the 'PG Certificate Course in Editing and Publishing' at the School of Cultural Texts and Records, Jadavpur University, scheduled for 19 December (Thursday), 2019 from 6-7 pm, is postponed.

A new date will be announced on the university website.

Samantak Das

Director, School of Cultural Texts and Records,

Jadavpur University

Editorial Position - ICRA Limited

Junior editor required in Kolkata for a reputed rating agency - ICRA Ltd, a subsidiary of Moody's.

Desired skills - Strong knowledge of English, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and an eye for details.

Job description - Editing financial documents and research reports. Work from home an option. Please contact 9831129633 - between 11-5 on weekdays.

NOTICE FOR THE 17TH EDITING AND PUBLISHING COURSE

Applications are invited from Honours graduates in any discipline for a PG Certificate Course in Editing and Publishing to be conducted by the School of Cultural Texts & Records, Jadavpur University, from 7 January to 16 April 2020. Classes will normally be held three days a week from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Tue, Wed, Thu). Applicants have to appear for a screening test on 19 December 2019 (Thursday), at 6:00 p.m., which will be held on the first floor of the UG Arts Building.

Course fee: ₹10,000/-.

Applications may be made on plain paper or by email to jueditpub@gmail.com. Paper applications should be submitted to the School of Cultural Texts & Records (5^th Floor, Rabindra Bhaban, Jadavpur University) between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on working days.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 11:59 p.m. on 17 December 2019

(For details about previous courses see: http://editpub.blogspot.in/)

Registrar,

Jadavpur University

Freelance Work - Oxford University Press India

Oxford University Press (India) is offering freelance positions for screenplay writers in the School English Language Teaching department.

Good English language skills are essential. A keen interest in English literature will also be a distinct advantage. If you’ve got a great imagination, and you think you’ve got a story to tell, this could be the right role for you. Creativity is a must, as is the ability to meet deadlines.

Please send your resumes to:

debadrita.chatterjee@oup.com

anurima.sen@oup.com

Editorial Position - Penguin Random House India

Penguin Random House India is looking for an Assistant Editor. It is an entry-level position. For more details, please look at: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6555552249093898240/.

Editorial Position - Aleph Book Company

Editorial Position - LearningMate Solutions

Greetings from LearningMate Solutions!

LearningMate is a full-service eLearning solutions company and has been at the forefront of the eLearning movement in the world of education. Solutions built by us have been implemented for some of the largest publishers and academic institutions in the world and millions of learners worldwide have in some way interacted with the content and technology solutions we have put together for our clients who serve these students. Today, it is among the largest teams focused completely on creating technology based education solutions in eLearning in the world. We are one of the fastest growing eLearning companies and have a presence in India (Mumbai, Kolkata), US, UK, and Canada.

http://www.learningmate.com

LearningMate WriteUp

http://www.cioreview.com/magazine/LearningMate-Solutions-Inc-Global-Leader-In-Providing-Content-And-Technology-Services-For-The-Education-Sector-YYLH969935380.html

We are looking to fill the position of a Junior Copy Editor. These are the specifications:

Job Description:

·       
Correct grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors

·        Rephrase awkwardly constructed sentences to make the text more readable and concise

·        Verify facts by checking them against the provided source or by researching online 

·        Ensure the text follows the prescribed style guides 

·        Work closely with Instructional Designers to understand client requirements 

Requirements:

·       
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or other relevant fields

·        Excellent skills in English

·        Ability to communicate clearly

Salary: 2.4 lakh INR per annum.

If you are interested in working with us, please send your CV to both the following IDs:

·         swati.chakraborty@learningmate.com

·         rashmi.basu@learningmate.com

Editorial Positions - Orient BlackSwan

Orient BlackSwan is looking for full-time editors with 2–3 years of experience in editing school textbooks and digital content.

Locations: Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Hyderabad

Subjects: English, Maths, Physics/Science, Computer Science, Geography/Social Studies

If you are interested, then please write to: co.hr@orientblackswan.com.

Editorial Position - Educational Initiatives

Editorial Position - Classklap (Pune)

Classklap wants to hire editors for its Pune office. The job description (JD) can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Nkcvph0QNOBaDnEnmpnK1l1AEkkHqniq.
Interested candidates should send in their CVs to Ms. Ditipriya Chattopadhyay at ditipriya.chattopadhyay@classklap.com.

Jadavpur University Editing and Publishing Course 2019 - Final Set of Documents

The attendance record for this year's edition of the course can be viewed at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18xmtKujw2njAiTP_mbrVa4K403bBYOQR/view?usp=sharing.

The final schedule of classes can be viewed at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gzpLKghs1l76exap9JZqFDHiGPm8kq_2/view?usp=sharing.

The list of people who have lectured in this edition of the course, along with their e-mail addresses, can be viewed at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k9gw6AIEAhOc82n0VuX2eA77ILxTbw-N/view?usp=sharing.

Editorial Positions - Amnet Systems (Full-Time and Freelance)

HAY FOKS! ARE YOU LANGWAGE EDITERS AND COPIEDITERS? WE ARE GOOD COMPANY TO HIRING WITH NICE SALRY! INTRESTED?

Did we get your attention? If that horrendous caption irked you and filled you with an intrinsic urge to contact us, you are exactly the person we are looking for!

Greetings from Amnet!

Amnet is a full-service publishing firm, headquartered in Chennai, India, with overseas offices. We boast over 16 years of industry knowledge and expertise and a team of more than 1500 professionals accomplished in an assortment of skills to deliver a service quality that can outshine the best. We continue to grow and we want you to grow with us!

So, if editing is your niche, why not decide to work and grow with a firm that shares your passion?

What we require

Copy editors who are comfortable editing either STM or HSS content, with an eye for detail, and superlative linguistic and editing skills. Knowledge of the APA Publication Manual, 6^th edition, and/or The Chicago Manual of Style, 17^th edition, is advantageous. Freshers are encouraged to apply.

We offer a flexible work option—work full time at Guindy, Chennai, or freelance from anywhere!

Do you fit the bill? Please send an email to recruit@amnet-systems.com. The tentative deadline for applications is Friday, 15 March 2019.

Freelance Work - Oxford University Press India

Oxford University Press is looking for freelancers who are willing to work on an Anglo-Bengali project. Interested candidates should send their CVs to Debadrita.Chatterjee@oup.com.

JU Editing and Publishing Course 2019 - Class Project

The details of the project that needs to be done by students of this course can be found at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LJM9DWUNRgRp11fWTARICSZBTZGDeeCv. Please read the details very carefully.

The “auction” of the companies will be conducted by Somnath Basu on Tuesday, 19 February 2018, at 6 p.m. Late-comers will have to make do with what is left at the time of their arrival.

In order to avoid confusion, a Google Document has been created where students are expected to list the members of each group formed. Please note that a group should have at least three and at most five people (ignore the brief which says that groups of two are allowed). Please access the document at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XC4c-Ub_p6QSD3sZKfz7DSwGPacMNAaRq2Mbl04hcEc/edit?usp=sharing and add the names of all the members in the second column - the group number is not important. Currently, there are entries for ten groups as there are only ten publishers.

Editorial Positions – Taylor and Francis India

Taylor & Francis Group, a leading international academic publishing company, currently have an exciting opportunity for Editorial Assistants to join the company in New Delhi. This position presents an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to global higher academic publishing in a varied and demanding role that works across a range of subjects and will provide experience of research markets.

The Editorial Assistant is responsible for:

• Supporting the editor(s) they report to in achieving the agreed revenue and profitability targets for their list(s).
• Performing Editorial Assistant tasks as required, including managing and delivering the agreed handover targets for the list/editor, facilitating reviews of book proposals, maintaining internal records, processing contracts, and handling author queries.
• Liaising with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
 
Skills and behaviours required:

* Excellent team-working skills, and a collegiate approach to working
* Calm and logical response under pressure
* Ability to multi task, combined with ability to prioritize appropriately
* Good solution finding and decision-making
* Ability to build relationships
* Ability to handle and communicate information sensitively and professionally

Qualification required:
• Any graduate/post-graduate.
• This is an entry-level position but prior experience in publishing would be desirable though not essential.

The positions are based in the New Delhi offices of Taylor & Francis.

Interested candidates can apply here: https://careers.informa.com/internal/displayjob.aspx?jobid=5167&fbclid=IwAR0k3kYsc1NF8rvbhLU_tTYcHuG28jidKJ8Psax0vyxcwbtQ7xFzdOOJyZg.

Please mention your current and expected CTC in the cover letter.

Editorial Positions - Classklap

ClassKlap (a K-10 publishing house) is urgently seeking editors. The job openings are in Pune and Bangalore. Freelance editing positions are also available. Experience is not mandatory, but skill is. Interested candidates may mail their CVs and cover letters to rashi.paul@classklap.com.

Job Vacancy - ITC Corporate Communications Unit

Role: Digital Storyteller, ITC Corporate Communications Department

Vacancies: 1

Location: Kolkata

Qualification: A post graduate degree in English / Communication / Journalism
 
The Job: If you are a brilliant digital storyteller, we are looking for you. Of course, a great command over the English language would help. There are innumerable fascinating stories from ITC, waiting to be told on websites, social media platforms, digital newsletters, and e-mails. The possibilities are endless and exciting for the right candidate.

The Ideal Fit: If you already have an impressive kitty of work across websites, blogs, and other social media platforms, spread over at least 5 years, we would love to take a look at it.

Desirable: At ITC’s Corporate Communications Department, there is lots to do in the digital sphere. So be prepared to multi-task, handle diverse teams and agencies, and meet stringent deadlines.

Remuneration: Commensurate with the best in the industry. Not a constraint for the ideal candidate.

Please send your resumes to offog1@gmail.com if you are interested. 

EditPub 2019: List of Selected Candidates

1.   Anubhav Pramanick
2.   Arijit Narayan Chaudhuri
3.   Avery Banerjee
4.   Ayana Bhattacharya
5.   Banhi Sarkar
6.   Debanjana Das
7.   Gargi Ghosal
8.   Garima Upadhyay
9.   Hena Sarkar
10.  Ishita Chatterjee
11.  Ishita Sen
12.  Jhilam Roy
13.  Mahasweta Das
14.  Meghmala Bhattacharya
15.  Mohana Pramanik
16.  Nandini Roy Choudhury
17.  Niharika Ghosh
18.  Paramika Banerjee
19.  Priyanjali Bhattacharya
20.  Rhishita Das
21.  Rohan Munshi
22.  Rushati Mukherjee
23.  Sambit Pal
24.  Sananda Gopalakrishnan
25.  Sanchita Saha
26.  Santanu Das
27.  Sayani Chakraborty
28.  Sayari Debnath
29.  Sejuti Bala
30.  Shalini Chakraborty
31.  Somrita Banerjee
32.  Srishti Guha
33.  Sulagna Sutradhar
34.  Sulka Munot
35.  Suneha Ghosh
36.  Vinaya Kumari T. L.

Waiting List:

1. Chandrima Mukhopadhyay

2. Triparna Pain

3. Arunava Banerjee

Admission to the course will take place on Monday, 14 January 2019 from 5:30 pm in the classroom of the School of Cultural Texts and Records (see below). The course fee of Rs 10,000 is to be paid preferably on the same day or by Monday 21 January.  The fee may be paid through demand draft only payable in Kolkata, made out to the ‘The Registrar, Jadavpur University’. Unless specified, most EditPub classes will take place in the classrooms of the School of Cultural Texts and Records. These rooms are located on the top floor of the Rabindra Bhavan building (next to Darshan Bhavan), five minutes' walk from Gate No. 5 (see below)