Experience Required

7-10+ yearsof relevant experience inchildren's book publishing

Location

Delhi NCR / Hybrid (as applicable)

Industry

Childrens Trade Publishing (Storybooks, Picture Books, Activity Books, Early Readers,

Middle Grade)

Not academic textbooks

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experiencedSenior Childrens Books Editor amp; Content

Creatorto lead content development and editorial quality for our children's publishing

program. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience withreputed children's book

publishers such as OM Books, Dreamland publications, Pratham books, Vishv Books

This role requires strong editorial judgment, creative storytelling skills, and a solid

understanding of market-driven children's publishing in India.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial amp; Manuscript Development

Edit, review, and develop manuscripts for children's books across age groups

Ensure age-appropriate language, tone, vocabulary, and content accuracy

Maintain high editorial standards, consistency, and quality across titles

Coordinate with authors, illustrators, designers, and production teams

Content Creation amp; Concept Development

Conceptualize original children's book ideas, series, and formats

Create original content including stories, activities, learning elements, blurbs, and

back-cover copy

Develop detailed content outlines, series plans, and book structures

Publishing amp; Market Understanding

Strong understanding of Indian and global children's publishing trends

Evaluate manuscripts for commercial viability and target readership

Work with marketing and sales teams for content positioning and promotions

Project amp; Team Management

Manage multiple book projects and tight publishing schedules

Guide and mentor junior editors, writers, and freelancers

Oversee proofreading, layout reviews, and final print approvals

Required Skills Amp, Qualifications

Mandatory

Minimum7 Yearsof Experience Inchildren's Book Publishing

Prior experience withestablished children's publishers(OM Books, Prakash Books,

Scholastic, etc.)

Excellent command ofwritten English(editing and creative writing)

Strong understanding of children's reading levels and age segmentation

Proven ability to handle end-to-end editorial workflows

Preferred

Experience with illustrated books and collaboration with illustrators

Knowledge of print production and pagination processes

Exposure to bilingual or Indian-context children's content

Educational Qualification

Bachelors or Masters degree inEnglish, Literature, Journalism, Mass Communication,

or Publishing(preferred)

Salary amp; Compensation

8,00,000 15,00,000 per annum (CTC)

Negotiable based on experience, publisher background, and content portfolio

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