English Editor

Company

MDPI Pte Ltd

mdpi.com

Designation

English Editor

Date Listed

12 Nov 2024

Job Type

Entry Level / Junior Executive, Experienced / Senior Executive

Full/Perm

Job Period

Flexible Start, Permanent

Profession

Editorial / Linguist / Writing

Industry

Public Service / Education / Publishing

Location Name

Jurong East, Singapore

Address

Jurong East, Singapore

Allowance / Remuneration

$3,600 - 3,800 monthly

Company Profile

MDPI Singapore was established in February 2021, as the Asia-Pacific regional centre of the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), a pioneer publisher that focuses on open access journals.

Job Description

English Editor (Cover Letter Required)

Area: Editing and Academic Publishing

MDPI is the largest open access publisher in the world, with over 400 journals across a wide range of disciplines. Our mission is to foster open science and scientific exchange by delivering high-quality peer-reviewed research to scholars around the globe.

The Role: English Editor

We are looking for meticulous and dedicated individuals with a strong grasp of the English language and the nuances of academic writing to support scholars publishing their research. English Editors support academic research by editing the language of peer-reviewed papers to a publication-ready standard.

This is a full-time, in-office, entry-level position based in Singapore. Successful applicants undergo a probation period in which in-house training is provided by an experienced editor, after which there are opportunities to diversify the role and gain expertise in new areas.

Responsibilities

• Edit scholarly articles submitted to MDPI journals to a publication-ready standard.
• Apply knowledge of the English language and the context of the manuscript to make the English clear, consistent, and grammatically correct, communicating the author’s message without changing their voice unnecessarily.
• Ensure manuscripts align with MDPI’s house rules.
• Meet tight deadlines and hit targets with a high degree of consistency.
• Take on additional roles, such as training colleagues within and outside of the department and editing corporate material.
• Collaborate with members of Editorial and Production teams.

Experience and Skills

Essential criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• Expert knowledge of the English language.
• Experience in editing, translating, or publishing.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team.
• Right to work in Singapore.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Professional experience in academic research, editing, or publishing.
• A master’s, PhD, or equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with LaTeX.
• Experience working in an office environment.

Benefits

• Training and Bonuses
• Focused in-house training in editing scholarly content according to MDPI’s conventions by experienced editors.
• Performance-based quarterly bonuses.
• Clear progression pathways.
• Flexible Working Times
• Employees can apply for different working hours after probation (8 am to 5 pm, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, or 9 am to 6 pm).
• Competitive Leave Packages
• Fourteen days of annual leave, in addition to medical leaves, which are prorated, after the successful completion of the first three months of work.

Application Process

Candidates must submit their CV and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to complete two editing tests. If successful, candidates will be invited to an interview, which is the final stage of the application process.