ASMA KHAN
Content Editor And Translator
Mumbai
Summary
Detailed Editor & Translator with 3+ years of experience working with large volumes of audience-targeted content, trimming to fit style and grammatical considerations. Deadline-driven employee with proven reputation for timely project completion. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Freelance Copy Editor
Pepper Content
Remote
11.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained database of high-quality boilerplate copy, enabling faster service and turnaround for time-sensitive projects.
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Produced clear, concise and accurate content to reflect tone and level of authority appropriate to content.
- Compiled lists of common usage and style errors to reduce number of mistakes and improve consistency in style.
- Worked on Travel and Tourism related articles for the Adani Group.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
Freelance Editor & Proofreader
Fiverr
Mumbai
04.2021 - Current
- Providing services like Developmental Edit, Line Edit, Copyediting, and Proofreading.
- Working with clients in India as well as overseas.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet the desired standards.
- Fact-checked and edit nonfiction books by carrying out research and confirming sources.
- Reviewed and edited book content and illustrations for style, grammar, accuracy, quality and consistency.
- Reviewed and edited articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Prepared final copies for print by formatting files, deciding on trim size, making aesthetic decisions and determining page count.
- Planned budgets and negotiated contracts with several authors and freelance writers.
- Devised marketing strategies to promote book publication sales.
- Organized weekly meetings to review book schedules and discuss issues.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
FREELANCE EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST/MANAGER
SIYAHI JAIPUR
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Reviewing English and Hindi manuscripts and writing analytical feedbacks for the same
- Editing fiction and non-fiction novels that includes a complete professional edit
- Working on the pace, language, structure, and adding creative suggestive comments for the overall novels and characters’ development
- Handling the Siyahi-Author contracts
- Managing the Language rights while also helping with the Movie rights
- Created informational posts for the organization’s social media handles
- Coming up and creating creative workshops or courses.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
Editorial Intern
Pocket FM
Delhi
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Localization of translated books as per the US market
- Leading a team of writers and handling their work
- Editing 7k-10k words on a daily basis
- Publishing the Edited and localized novels on the organization’s CMS platform.
- Coordinated with editors and graphic designers to plan page layouts.
- Worked with writers to assist with story development and research.
- Selected and prepared images for the cover of the stories.
- Planned and assigned stories for 2 writers.
- Reviewed and edited 7-10 stories by marking errors and presenting to writers.
- Delegated and tracked each team member's assignments and deadlines.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Editor, Researcher, & Rights Manager
SIYAHI JAIPUR
Jaipur (Remote)
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Reviewing manuscripts and writing analytical feedbacks
- Editing fiction and non-fiction novels that includes a complete professional edit
- Working on the pace, language, structure, and adding creative suggestive comments for the overall novel’s and characters’ development
- Handling the Siyahi-Author contracts
- Managing the Language rights while also helping with the International and Movie rights
- Created informational posts for the organization’s social media handles
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
OPERATIONS INTERN
POP XO/ My Glamm Group
Delhi (Remote)
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Influencer Marketing
- Brand management
- Completed reports and paperwork on critical information impacting operations.
- Supported operations team with resource allocation and utilization for optimal expense control.
- Handled administrative and data entry work for staff.
- Offered technical assistance to support front-line teams with daily operations and special projects.
- Assisted with coordination of technical and business system process improvements.
- Gathered and documented information about group processes and procedures.
- Defined all campaign roles and filled positions.
- Oversaw teams of volunteers and monitored effectiveness of each area.
Content Writing Intern
LEAD School
Mumbai (Remote)
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Researched and created and organized flow of ideas
- Written professional essays and fine-tuning content
- Worked on assessment content the client's requirements
- Developed generation report and templates content
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SK COLLEGE
Mumbai, India 08.2020 - 03.2023
HSC -
SEAWOODS, NAVI MUMBAI S.S. HIGH SCHOOL AND JR. COLLEGE
Seawoods, India 06.2017 - 05.2019
SSC -
NERUL, NAVI MUMBAI S.B.O.A PUBLIC SCHOOL
Nerul, India 06.2003 - 05.2017
Skills
MS office
Content writing and Infographics
Team managementWriting for the Media and researchingSocial MediaAnalytical reading and reviewingSocial Media MarketingHindi, English, & Urdu Translation
Hindi & Urdu(Devnagri Script) Editing
SME- English, Hindi, Social Studies
Accomplishments
- I am committed to the democratization of literary arts and equality in education, and in this group, we help students, freshers looking for jobs as well as experienced professionals to get into literary arts or publishing.
- Collaborated with team of 28 in the development of Women's contribution in Indian Print Media.
- Helping With Social Media graphics and Video Editing.
- Ideating Creative workshops and webinars for Publishing hopefuls.
- The Hopefuls Book Club UK, INSTAGRAM: @hopefulsbookclub
- Writing reviews for new fiction & nonfiction books on the Instagram account
- Reviewed advanced copy proofs, from publishers such as: Headline Books, Faber & Faber, and Penguin Random House and various authors.
THE PUBLISHING HOPEFULS UK (Member)
WICCI (Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry)- Print Media Council
BOOK REVIEWER/MEMBER
Timeline
Freelance Copy Editor
Pepper Content
11.2022 - Current
FREELANCE EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST/MANAGER
SIYAHI JAIPUR
10.2022 - 12.2022
Editorial Intern
Pocket FM
05.2022 - 11.2022
Editor, Researcher, & Rights Manager
SIYAHI JAIPUR
05.2022 - 10.2022
OPERATIONS INTERN
POP XO/ My Glamm Group
10.2021 - 02.2022
Freelance Editor & Proofreader
Fiverr
04.2021 - Current
Content Writing Intern
LEAD School
04.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SK COLLEGE
08.2020 - 03.2023
HSC -
SEAWOODS, NAVI MUMBAI S.S. HIGH SCHOOL AND JR. COLLEGE
06.2017 - 05.2019
SSC -
NERUL, NAVI MUMBAI S.B.O.A PUBLIC SCHOOL
06.2003 - 05.2017