Editorial Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Editorial Manager to oversee the development, editing and publication of educational books, learning materials and related publications.

The successful candidate will manage editorial projects from initial planning and manuscript development through to proofreading, production and final publication. Working closely with authors, editors, designers, printers and other internal teams, you will help ensure that published materials meet educational objectives, editorial standards and production deadlines.

This role is suitable for a detail-oriented editorial professional with strong project management skills, a good understanding of educational content and an interest in developing high-quality learning resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the editorial workflow for educational books, textbooks, workbooks and supplementary learning materials.
• Plan editorial schedules, publication timelines and project priorities in line with publishing requirements.
• Coordinate manuscript development, content editing, copyediting, proofreading and final review.
• Work with authors, subject matter experts, educators and freelance contributors to develop relevant educational content.
• Review manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, consistency, age suitability and alignment with the intended learning objectives.
• Ensure that editorial content follows established style guides, formatting standards and publishing guidelines.
• Coordinate with design, typesetting, printing and production teams to prepare materials for publication.
• Review page proofs, artwork, illustrations, tables and other publication elements before final approval.
• Manage multiple editorial projects simultaneously while monitoring deadlines, budgets and deliverables.
• Provide editorial guidance and constructive feedback to editors, writers and external contributors.
• Maintain consistent editorial quality across print publications and digital learning resources.
• Work with sales, marketing and distribution teams to understand product requirements and publication priorities.
• Review feedback from educators, readers and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for content improvement.
• Maintain organised editorial records, manuscript versions, approvals and publication documentation.
• Identify potential production issues and coordinate solutions with relevant stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with developments in educational publishing, curriculum resources and digital content formats.
• Contribute ideas for new titles, revised editions and additional learning materials based on market needs.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Publishing, Communications, Linguistics or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in editorial management, book publishing, educational content development or a similar field.
• Previous experience managing manuscripts and coordinating publication projects from development to final production.
• Strong editing, proofreading and written communication skills.
• Good command of English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage where relevant to the publication portfolio.
• Familiarity with educational books, textbooks, workbooks or other learning resources.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to editorial accuracy and consistency.
• Experience coordinating authors, freelance editors, designers and printing or production vendors.
• Ability to review content critically and provide clear editorial feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with commonly used editorial or publishing tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Working Arrangement

• Full-time position based in Singapore.
• Office-based work with collaboration across editorial, design, production and publishing teams.
• Regular coordination with authors, educators, freelance contributors and external suppliers.
• Working hours generally follow standard office hours, subject to publication schedules.
• Occasional additional hours may be required to meet important publication deadlines.

Pay: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ubi