Publishing Operations Manager - Singapore - CRU ASIA LIMITED

Description

Role Description

The trainee reports to the Strategy Head and will be overseeing various aspects of the publishing process to ensure the successful creation, marketing, and distribution of books or other publications.

Specific Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning:

Work with Strategy Head to develop and implement strategic plans for the publishing department to meet overall business objectives. Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and challenges.

• Market Analysis & Acquisitions

Conduct market research to identify target audiences and trends. Develop strategies to position the company's publications effectively in the marketplace.

Work with Strategy head to Identify potential projects and acquisitions that align with the company's publishing goals. Evaluate manuscript proposals and make decisions on which projects to pursue.

• Contract Negotiation

Negotiate contracts with authors, agents, and other publishing partners. Ensure that contractual terms are favourable and align with the company's business objectives.

• Content Development:

Collaborate with the authors in shaping the Christian (blible-thmed) content of the final publication to reach the audience.

Functioning in the role of the editor, including manuscript evaluation, developmental and copy editing, fact checking, proofreading, ensuring adherence to style guides etc.

Create visually engaging layouts for print and digital publications. Design graphics, illustrations, and other visual elements to complement and enhance the content.

• Budgeting and Financial Management:

Develop and manage project budgets for the publishing department, ensuring that financial goals are met. Monitor expenses, revenue, and profitability of individual projects and the publishing program as a whole.

• Collaboration with Other Departments:

Work closely with other teammates handling marketing, sales, and logistics to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to publishing projects. Facilitate communication and collaboration across different teams.

• Technology and Innovation:

Stay informed about technological advancements and industry trends affecting publishing. Explore and implement innovative approaches to content delivery, including digital publishing initiatives.

• Relationship Management:

Cultivate and maintain relationships with authors, literary agents, and other key stakeholders in the publishing ecosystem.

Competencies

• Gain skills in strategic planning process, market research and publishing strategies
• Gain skills in contract negotiation, budgeting and financial management/analysis
• Gain skills in content creation, editing, proof-reading and ebook production

Duration of Attachment Offered: 6 months

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or related discipline
• 2 Years of professional copywriting or editorial experience, either as an editor, journalist, copywriter, or other content-driven roles.
• Strong flair in writing, editing, and proofreading with impeccable grammar and style.
• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the Chinese language is a plus.
• Social media or content marketing experience is a plus.
• Proficient in digital tools used in publishing and digital marketing, eg Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, and Video editing skills.

As a Christian organisation, employees will be required to attend work meetings and Christian fellowship meetings as part of team bonding and support, which start and end with religious activities such as prayers, words of worship and bible sharings. Non-Christian employees are not required to participate in the religious activities.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.