Job Description

ABOUT US: Notion Press is a global platform for anyone who believes in the power of words and the impact it can have on the world we live in. Our vision is to help every aspiring writer give their idea an identity, a tangible form, and a medium to spread it. In our quest to redefine the publishing space, we constantly strive to innovate and evolve the publishing process. Our publishing platform enables writers to convert their stories and ideas into books that people can hold, read, and connect with. IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: Read content and correct for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar Review edited work and ensure all corrections/comments marked by the author or the Notion Press editor is incorporated Rewrite when needed to make it easier for readers to understand a manuscript Suggest Titles and Subtitles based on an author\'s request If needed, communicate with authors regarding editing queries via comments in manuscripts, note to authors, calls or emails Work independently and report back to the Editor at Notion Press on specific tasks as assigned to you Ensure all Notion Press manuscripts meet or exceed the Notion Press editorial quality standards Language Edit and/or Quality Check assigned books as per Notion Press\' quality standards with minimum intervention from your reporting Editor Attention to detail and a passion for editorial excellence Troubleshoot and display the ability to deal with fast track/difficult manuscripts A PERFECT CANDIDATE HAS: Excellent grammar and spelling skills Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills Hands on experience with MS Office and Adobe and other publishing tools like PerfectIT or Grammarly An eye for detail and be very accurate in their work along with critical thinking Imagination and good visual sense The ability to be diplomatic with feedback to first-time authors To be able to give clear, accurate instructions to authors To understand their target audience To be able to make decisions independently To be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Awareness of best practices in editing and industry trends in self-publishing Sound like a fit We can\'t wait to hear from you. BENEFITS: Our benefits package includes the best of what leading organizations provide, such as: A flat and transparent culture and a chance to work with the leadership team of a high growth startup. Best learning and development opportunities, a chance to have a big impact in a hyper growth setup. The possibility of having a huge societal impact - we help writers fulfill their dreams and our books reach hundreds of thousands of readers in India. Other Benefits - Employee Stock Options, Paid Time Off for Annual Vacations, Healthcare Insurance, Access to Co-Working Space across India and Telecom Reimbursement. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Notion Press is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we don\'t just value diversity, we promote and celebrate it. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As of January 2021, we have achieved our \'Gender diversity\' goals. Women comprise fifty percent of our workforce. PLEASE NOTE: In case you\'re not able to upload your resume from Google Drive, please upload directly from your local storage (phone or computer).

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