Editor Social Science

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread Social Science content (History, Geography, Civics, EVS) for Grades 18.
• Ensure factual accuracy, age-appropriate language, and conceptual clarity.
• Align content with the latest NCERT/CBSE curriculum and educational guidelines.
• Review and validate maps, timelines, case studies, activities, and illustrations.
• Simplify complex social science concepts for better understanding of young learners.
• Guide and mentor junior editors and contribute to content development strategies.
• Coordinate with authors, designers, illustrators, and cross-functional teams.
• Review page proofs/PDFs and provide detailed correction inputs.
• Ensure high editorial quality standards while adhering to strict timelines.
• Contribute to content planning, structuring, and innovation in educational material.

Qualification:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Science (History / Geography / Political Science / Sociology or related field).
• 5-7 years of experience in editing Social Science content in an educational publishing house, preferably for the K8 segment.

Skills Required:

• Strong editing, proofreading, and content development skills
• Excellent subject knowledge of School-level Social Science (Grades 1-8)
• Experience with AI tools and technologies is preferred.
• Strong understanding of NCERT/CBSE curriculum
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Leadership and team-handling capability
• Effective communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.