StoryWeaver is an open source digital platform from Pratham Books on which stories can be read, downloaded, translated, versioned or printed. All the content on StoryWeaver is available under Creative Commons licenses to encourage collaboration and reuse.
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Pratham Books is looking for two Editorial Assistants to join the digital team. This is a full-time position based in Bangalore.
The editorial assistant will be required to perform administrative and editorial tasks to ensure the production process runs smoothly. The candidate will be responsible for:
Managing freelancers -- including handling contracts, sending out invoices and delivering complimentary copies of the books
Working with the editorial and design team to adapt books to the digital platform
Resource management of the team
Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s books publisher. Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver is a digital repository of openly-licensed, multilingual children’s stories.
Required skills
One year of administrative experience
Excellent command over the English Language
Efficient in terms of task management
A people’s person and a team player
Highly organised and ability to multitask
Knowledge of design software is a plus
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please send your resume to
[email protected] with ‘Editorial Assistant’ in the subject line of the email.