Assistant to Editorial Director

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Assistant to the Editorial Director to provide administrative and editorial support to the head of our editorial team. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of editorial processes, managing communications, and helping to bring high-quality content.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Editorial Director, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.

2. Act as a liaison between the Editorial Director and other departments / editorial team

3. Assist with tracking editorial calendars, content pipelines, and production schedules.

4. Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and follow up on action items.

5. Assist in editing, proofreading, and formatting documents, articles, and reports.

6. Conduct background research and compile briefs for editorial planning.

7. Help manage editorial databases, submissions, and archives.

8. Support the coordination of editorial projects from concept to publication.

9. Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive editorial or personnel matters.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or related field.

2. Minimum 3 years of experience in an editorial, marketing or publishing environment.

3. Exceptional writing, proofreading, and editing skills.

4. Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

5. Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and editorial project management tools.

6. Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

7. Professional demeanor and excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS)

2. Basic knowledge of editorial analytics (e.g., SEO, page views, reader engagement).

3. Interest in academic publishing

If you are a detail-oriented and organized individual with excellent communication skills, please submit your application at careers@kifayatpublishers.com in the subject line “Assistant to the Editorial Director”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs60,000.00 - Rs70,000.00 per month

Work Location: On the road