English Editor (Academic Publishing)

TL;DR

English Editor (Academic Publishing): Editing scholarly articles to publication-ready standards with an accent on grammatical accuracy, clarity, and adherence to house rules. Focus on maintaining author voice while ensuring high-quality peer-reviewed research is accessible to a global audience.

Location: In-office, based in Singapore. Right to work in Singapore is required.

Company

hirify.global is a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, operating over 400 diverse, peer-reviewed journals across various disciplines.

What you will do

• Edit scholarly articles to a publication-ready standard, ensuring clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy.
• Apply house rules and linguistic context to communicate the author's message without altering their voice.
• Collaborate with Editorial and Production teams throughout the editorial process.
• Meet tight deadlines and hit productivity targets with high consistency.
• Take on additional responsibilities such as training colleagues and editing corporate materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Expert knowledge of the English language.
• Experience in editing, translating, or publishing.
• Right to work in Singapore.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and within an international team.

Nice to have

• Professional experience in academic research, editing, or publishing.
• Familiarity with LaTeX.
• Experience working in an office environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Focused in-house training provided by experienced editors.
• Performance-based quarterly bonuses and clear progression pathways.
• Competitive leave packages and salary.
• International work environment with flexible working hours within full-time limits.
• Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV and a mandatory cover letter.
• Two editing tests for shortlisted candidates.
• Final interview stage.