Total 16 job vacancies by World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

Responsibilities

· Acquire new Chinese book titles

· Responsible for full editorial process from commissioning, manuscript submission to publication

· Perform desk editing and project management for books and journals

• Maintain positive collaborative relationship with all stakeholders

· Provide secretarial support to Chairman

· Handle all Chinese correspondences (emails, phone calls) for Chairman

· Coordinate meetings, appointments, events relating to Chinese Associations and Societies, including setting venues where necessary

· Provide Chinese to English translation and vice versa when required

· Any ad hoc duties when required by the Management.

Requirements

• Good university degree preferably in Chinese studies or in any field.
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous, self-initiative, able to handle multiple priorities.

· Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin-speaking associates and stakeholders.

· Ability to work independently and as a team player in a dynamic, international environment.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Must have initiative, creativity, and a keen eye for detail.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and prioritize tasks effectively.

· Prior experience in publishing will be given preference.

Potential candidates who meet our requirements may apply with a cover letter and full resume stating your current and expected salaries, availability and contact details to hr@wspc.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities

• Perform research on assigned subject areas (e.g., identifying emerging research topics, leading researchers, top conferences, etc.)
• Assist in production processes (e.g., copyediting, proofreading, manuscript chasing, etc.)
• Any other task on an ad-hoc basis

Requirements

• Undergraduates majoring in a related course
• Excellent written English
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, meticulous and resourceful, with the ability to multitask and work independently

This is a 1-year (Jul 2024 - Jun 2025) contract employment reporting to the Financial Controller.

Job Responsibilities:

• Updating authors’ contacts and payment details

• Screening incoming emails relating to royalty enquiries and provide timely response

• Organizing printed hardcopy royalty statements for authors without email addresses

• Assist in cheque / EFT payments

• Assist in stock count

• Assist costing on journal budget input to system

• Co-ordinate with freelancer and JPA on the copyediting billings

• AP – matching PO and trade invoices , then input to system

• Other accounting related assignments

Requirements

Minimum Qualification: Completed GCE A Level / Diploma or equivalent

Experience and Any Special Requirements:-

• Highly organized and meticulous

• Good written communication skills to handle authors’ queries

• Proficient in MS Excel

• Minimal supervision

• Work well in a team

Marketing Intern

World Scientific Education is seeking a Marketing intern to join its young and vibrant team. The successful candidate will have hands on exposure to a variety of campaigns through social media, direct marketing, media outreach, online event organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists/Support Marketing Executives in organizing events, managing social media posts, and carrying out various promotional activities.
• Assists in preparing marketing collaterals.
• Assists in market research efforts and offers recommendations and valuable insights to enhance future marketing strategies.
• Assists in compiling mailing lists for promotional purposes.

The Role

The Senior Human Resources Executive is a generalist role with full HR spectrum, minus payroll processing. He/she will assist and support the HR Manager to ensure efficient HR operations; implement HR programs and initiatives; to supervise and guide junior team member(s) and serve as a backup during peers’ absence.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment functions for global hirings, including freelancers and interns.
• Plan, develop, implement, and administer learning & development program for employees.
• Maintain & update employee’s’ information in Info-Tech HRMS.
• Handle all MOM work pass related matters.
• Handle employee relations and attend to staff queries.
• Assist in grievance handling and disciplinary issues.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Requirements

• Diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of HR related experience.
• Good knowledge of Employment Act and prevailing HR practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese (to liaise with colleagues in China).
• Good interpersonal skills and works well in a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Resourceful, self-driven, and possessed a high degree of professional integrity.
• Eye for detail.
• Knowledge of Info-Tech HRMS is a big plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Able to start work immediately or within short notice will be an advantage.

World Scientific Education is seeking a Marketing intern to join its young and vibrant team. The successful candidate will have hands on exposure to a variety of campaigns through social media, direct marketing, media outreach, online event organization.

At the end of the program, students will go away with an understanding of how a Children's Education publisherreaches out to and engages their target audience, be it the distribution channels, parents or kids themselves.

Responsibilities

• Design and creation of collaterals including web banners, videos for social media
• Copywriting to jazz up descriptive book blurbs
• Design of interactive online activities to engage a target audience
• Research on bloggers, influencers, academic and professional bodies in support of marketing

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated individual to join as a full-time JPE to support our Journal Team. He / She must be a self-starter responsible to ensure continuing development to drive our ambitious growth targets for the journals publishing program. Your key role will be to contribute to the growth, quality and usage of the journals by participating in the development, commissioning and product development plans.

Responsibilities

• Developing new STEM-related research journals, through acquisition or new launches, with emphasis on Open Access publication.
• Management of existing portfolio journals to continuously improve and maintain market relevance; this will include: creating new opportunities for growth (content, revenue, quality, etc.) as well as the development of new publishing models.
• Identify high-value topics for Special Issues and commission qualified guest editors to organize paper-invitations/call-for-papers to agreed publication timelines.
• Maintain continuous quality control, monitoring all aspects of day-to-day editorial; production and publishing operations; actively address improvements where required.
• Meet portfolio related objectives with regard to content growth, articles market share, citation, relative impact factor, editorial speeds and author’s/editor’s satisfaction.
• Regular discussions with editorial/journal team to track status of focused content journals acquisition, proposals and targets; providing necessary internal / external updates.
• Develop and maintain positive collaborative relationships with existing/potential authors, editorial Board members and referees.
• Monitoring demands of market forces to advise on future trends, risks and opportunities.
• Where appropriate, represent World Scientific Publishing at external conferences and events.

Requirements

• University degree in Science (Engineering, Computer Science).
• Prior experience in STEM publishing is an added advantage.
• Ability in managing multiple projects simultaneously amid tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as a team.
• The ability to build, nurture and manage editorial boards.

Responsibilities

• Be part of our energetic marketing team focusing on plans and strategies to promote academic publications to worldwide audience.
• As a product specialist, team up with authors, editors and our global sales/marketing team to implement effective marketing campaigns including direct marketing, book launches, and events.
• Be responsible for market research and watching trends to aid in product development.

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing or Science.
• Good command of English and business writing.
• Goal driven, creative, curious, and hardworking
• 1 to 2 years of experience in Publishing or Marketing preferred.
• Experience in digital marketing including social media preferred.
• Have interest in scientific developments (new discoveries / inventions, etc)

We are looking for a driven, language-savvy and life science-oriented individual to be a full-time acquisitions editor in our editorial team.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new book proposals from prominent authors in Life Science and Biomedical topics.
• Develop and manage new and existing STM journals.
• Adept and trained in the understanding of this area of science.
• Responsible for full editorial process from manuscript to publication, which includes liaising with authors, reviewers, typesetters, printers and designers for both book and journal publications.
• Any ad hoc projects as and when required and assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Life Science and Biomedical fields.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Ability in managing multiple projects simultaneously amid tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently  as well as a team.
• Prior experience in academic publishing will be given preference.
• Preferably able to read and write Mandarin emails.

We are looking for ambitious, motivated and result-oriented individuals to be an Editor in our dynamic Editorial Team. Prospective candidates must be able to work in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Acquire academic contents for books and journals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) topics.
• Manage and develop journals to improve both the quality and profitability of the journals concerned.
• Responsible for the full editorial process from manuscript to publication, including liaising with authors, reviewers, typesetters, printers, and designers, as well as preparing necessary paperwork and contracts.
• Cultivate positive relationships with authors, reviewers, editorial board members, key advisors, colleagues from various departments and other stakeholders to foster stronger collaboration.
• Ensure the commercial value of acquired titles by, e.g., analysing the time and cost of production, to maintain a steady and profitable revenue stream.
• Research and prepare statistics for market trends and prioritize publication that best suit current market trends.
• Participate in marketing and promotion activities for books and journals.
• Any ad hoc projects as and when required and assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Pure Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistics.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Must have initiative, creativity, and a keen eye for detail.
• Must be able to execute all duties diligently to achieve professional success and also enhance the business of the organization.
• Prior experience in academic publishing will be given preference.

World Scientific is looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about helping people learn and grow. This HR Executive is to focus on people development by establishing, implementing training and development programmes to facilitate employees' growth and capability building.

Responsibilities

• Analyse capability and performance gaps within organisation to identify learning needs.
• Plan, develop, implement and administer learning strategies and programs for employees.
• Assess course contents prepared by vendors.
• Periodical review to address gaps; motivate and support staff to achieve targets.
• Monitor, administer and evaluate program effectiveness through surveys and feedback.
• Propose, track records of training expenses.
• To support other HR functions as required.

Requirements

• Diploma holder, minimum 2 years working experience related to training.
• Ability to evaluate, research and propose training options.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, meticulous, resourceful, creative, with good working attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a dynamic, international environment.
• Bilingual with strong command of English and Chinese to be able to liaise with Chinese speaking counterparts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dynamic and creative sales and marketing professional to specialize in education (K-12) and children’s titles.
• Proven experience with skillsets such as Canva design, social media marketing, digital marketing, general outreach to parents and teachers, working with product partners, internal stakeholders (in Singapore and globally), creation and use of internally produced marketing collaterals.
• Good experience with press engagement, events organization (online and offline).
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment with multiple coordination point.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree in Marketing, Business, English or related fields.
• Technical skills in Canva.
• Good command of English and business writing.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in Publishing, or Sales or Marketing preferred.
• Experience in digital marketing including social media preferred.
• Interest in early childhood/primary level education.
• Have passion in driving growth in new markets and like hands on work.
• Outgoing personality who enjoys engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be part of our energetic marketing team focusing on plans and strategies to promote academic publications to worldwide audience.
• As a product specialist, team up with authors, editors and our global sales/marketing team to implement effective marketing campaigns including direct marketing, book launches, and events.
• Be responsible for market research and watching trends to aid in product development.

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing or Science.
• Good command of English and business writing.
• Goal driven, creative, curious, and hardworking
• 1 to 2 years of experience in Publishing or Marketing preferred.
• Experience in digital marketing including social media preferred.
• Have interest in scientific developments (new discoveries / inventions, etc)

Responsibilities:

• Acquire academic contents for books and journals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) topics.
• Responsible for full editorial processes from manuscript submission to publication.
• Maintain positive collaborative relationship with all stakeholders including existing/potential authors, reviewers, contributors, key advisers, potential textbook adopters, and colleagues in various divisions.
• Monitoring market demand, advising future trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in marketing and promotional activities as required.
• Represent World Scientific Publishing at conferences and events where appropriate.
• Any ad hoc projects assigned when necessary.

Requirements:

• PhD or Degree in Pure and Applied Sciences.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet KPIs and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Prior experience in academic publishing will be given preference.
• Incentives payable.

Responsibilities

• Desk research on current scientific interests (using Dimensions, Web of Science, Prophy, and others)
• Create regular reports on scientific trends based on above desk research, to present to Supervisor in Editorial Department
• Familiarization with editorial processes for book and journals (excellent interns may be assigned production duties)

Requirements

• Currently studying Diploma in any course under Applied Sciences or Engineering in a local polytechnic, preferably more scientific in nature
• Recent graduates from any local Junior College will also be considered
• No publishing experience is required, but interest in scientific publishing is needed (Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering), preferably in Physics. Applicants who are only interested in science research will also be considered.
• Applicants should be highly motivated, independent, inquisitive, and willing to learn about growing fields in scientific research
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) and online research
• Experience handling big databases will be a plus