Project Co-ordinator II (Manuscript Editing) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manuscript Editing, Publication Process Oversight, Stakeholder Communication, Database Management, Project Budget Review, Report Drafting, Written English Proficiency, Spoken English Proficiency, Written Chinese Proficiency, Spoken Chinese Proficiency, Networking, Chicago Manual of Style, Traditional Chinese Editing

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press Project Co-ordinator II (Manuscript Editing) Founded in 1977, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press is a leading English-Chinese bilingual publisher of scholarly and trade publications on China studies. We are seeking an editorial staff to join our team to publish high-quality academic and academic trade titles across a variety of subject areas. The appointee will be responsible for (a) overseeing the whole publication process of designated manuscripts from initial submission to final proofing; (b) communicating with in-house staff and external stakeholders, such as authors, book contributors, freelancers, designers, indexers, etc.; (c) performing administrative tasks, including updating and managing database records, reviewing project budgets, maintaining project file records, and drafting reports; and (d) performing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or Social Sciences; (ii) at least 3 years’ relevant work experience, preferably with editorial experience; (iii) an effective command of written and spoken English and Chinese; (iv) excellent networking and communication skills; (v) thorough understanding of the Chicago Manual of Style and sufficient editing experience of traditional Chinese materials; and (vi) enthusiasm for the publishing industry. Applicants must submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a cover letter in the online application. Appointment will initially be made on a 1-year contract, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement. [Those who have responded to the previous advertisement for the same post (Ref. 2600000I) need not re-apply.] The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the posts above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for overseeing the entire publication process for designated manuscripts, from initial submission through final proofing. This includes communicating with internal staff and external parties like authors, freelancers, and designers, alongside performing administrative duties such as database management and budget review.