Fresher - Urgent need - TECHNICAL EDITOR for a UK IT Publishing House

Required Technical Knowledge, Experience, and Ss

• A degree in sciences, math, computers or other related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English language ss.
• 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 Ss

• Technology savvy.
• Knowledge of Linux and Open Source technologies {but not necessary}.

Required Personal Ss

• Very Good communication ss.
• 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 ss.

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 and 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.