Book Editors
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)Role Overview
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is hiring a mid-level Book Editors. This is a full-time role in New Delhi. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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.
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Where is the Book Editors position at Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) located?
This position is based in New Delhi. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Book Editors at Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) earn?
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When was the Book Editors role at Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) posted?
This role was posted on June 15, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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