Manager, Editorial

ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute

Fixed Terms

Closing on 26 Aug 2025

What the role is

The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is a leading research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic development.
Applications are invited for:

Manager, Editorial (1 to 2 Year Contract)

This role will be a key member of the ISEAS Publishing Division and will contribute strategically to the sustenance, continuity, and relevance of the dissemination of cutting-edge scholarships to the local and global research community in the area of Southeast Asian Studies.

What you will be working on

Key Responsibilities include:

Copyedit book and journal manuscripts for high editorial standards, consistency, spelling, clarity.
Excellent time management. To ensure all publications to be out on time.
Brief and perform quality checks on work undertaken by contracted vendors at the various stages of book production (typesetters, cover designers, indexers and printers).
Correspond with authors and contributors for editorial work done.
Discuss and work closely with marketing and sales colleagues for ways to promote and sell publications.
Discuss and participate in collaborations with partner institutions on co-publishing projects.
Prepare and draft author’s agreements.
In charge of preparing the Rights Booklet and uploading it to the Division’s website every quarter of the year.
Handling work on the Government Electronic Business System (Gebiz)
Other duties as assigned by Director, Publishing.

What we are looking for

Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications with background in Arts & Social Sciences/General Sciences/English from a recognised institution.
At least 3 years’ of experience in editing academic papers or books (Possessing a specialist diploma in publishing will be an advantage).
High level of precision in grammar, punctuation and technical terminology.
Proficiency in both structural and copy editing, ensuring clarity, coherence and academic rigour.
Knowledge of publishing-related software/tools with be desirable.
A dynamic and highly driven individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
Meticulous, resourceful, able to multi-task and having a keen eye for details.

Remuneration and benefits will depend on the candidate’s qualification and experience.

About ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute

The ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment.

About your application process

This job is closing on 26 Aug 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute or the wider Public Service.