Details of the Organization

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the university has consistently been an innovative leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among law universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.

Details of the Job/Internship

NLSIU invites applications for a full-time, on-campus position of Assistant Editor for a period of one year (extendable). Under the supervision of the Consulting Editor, the Assistant Editor will help with the production of journals; coordinate with research teams and faculty members on various publications; support the production of reports and other scholarly publications; and copy-edit and proofread a range of academic and research outputs in the fields of law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with the production process for the university’s academic journals (maintain schedulers, prepare meeting notes and agendas, etc.).
• Assist with production of research and other academic publications.
• Help coordinate with printers, designers, copy-editors, distributors, website developers, and other digital service providers.
• Copy-edit and proofread academic articles, research publications, blog articles, and faculty publications for clarity, grammar, punctuation, style, and consistency.

Eligibility

Essential Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in law, social sciences, humanities, public policy, or a related field.

Desirable Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in law, social sciences, humanities, public policy, or a related field.

Essential Experience

• 2+ years of experience in the publishing or media industry, preferably in an editorial role.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with academic writing and/or in the academic publishing industry.

Skills

• Strong command of the English language.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to copy-edit various forms of writing, including research reports, journal articles, and blog posts.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with basic software used in editing and production processes (MS Word, PDFs, MS Excel) and an ability to adapt to new kinds of digital platforms for publications.

Salary/Stipend

Starts at Rs 50,000. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application and Registration Details

After you submit your application, you will receive the next steps in the process via email. Please follow the instructions provided to complete your application.

Incase you find any issue with the application process, please contact: [email protected]

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