Book Editors

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in New Delhi is hiring Book Editors for its Books and Publications team. Responsibilities include editing and proofreading, advising on design, and assisting with production. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience, strong English skills, and a passion for environmental issues. This is an onsite position at CSE's office in Tughlakabad Institutional Area.
Book Editors for Centre For Science and Environment

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi. CSE does research and advocacy for the urgency of development that is both sustainable and equitable.

About CSE :

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) needs a Book Editor for its Books and Publications team. CSE researches on, writes, compiles and publishes many reports, policy briefs and other publications every year (other than Down To Earth, the magazine that it helps publish), on subjects ranging from air pollution, climate change and waste management to sustainable urbanization, food systems and industrial pollution management.

Job profile for Book Editor:

The selected applicant will be expected to:
• Edit – and rewrite where necessary – the raw copy that s/he would be assigned
• Advise and aid the design, layouts and production teams on page design, where needed
• Proofread documents and see through the production process till they are print-ready
• Meet deadlines as and when required
• Assist and participate in other initiatives undertaken by the team, such as conducting internal writing trainings etc

Qualification & Experience:
Applicants for the position should have at least two years of work experience with a reputed publishing concern/firm where they have done all or most of what has been listed above; an excellent grasp of English language and grammar; a thorough knowledge of editing and proofing skills and techniques; and an acute nose and eye for detail. A passion for environmental and issues and concerns would certainly be an advantage.

Please note that both the positions are for ONSITE work. Selected candidates will be working at CSE’s main office in Tughlakabad Institutional Area in New Delhi, and reporting to the Senior Director concerned.

CSE pays a competitive salary that will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
To apply for the above position, please visit http://jobs.cseindia.org and choose ‘Book Editor’. Please submit your application latest by July 14th, 2026.

Or post it to:
Ms. Jagdeep Gupta
Executive Director- Planning & Operations
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110062
Tel: 011-29955124/5125; Fax: 29955879

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be informed.