Akanksha Khare Nigam
Greater Noida
Summary
Skilled Senior Copy Editor with extensive experience, adept at enhancing content quality through meticulous editing and adherence to style guides. Proven problem solver and collaborative team player, skilled in developing thought leadership content that resonates with diverse audiences. Committed to delivering clear, concise, and impactful communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Copy Editor
DiTech Publishing Services
New Delhi
04.2025 - Current
- Edited books and Journals for publication according to house style.
- Coordinated with external sources for additional information when needed.
- Tracked changes were made during the editing process using software tools.
- Organized online content into easily navigable formats for readers.
- Identified areas where copy could be improved or clarified.
- Suggested changes in layout, design, structure, or format of documents.
- Reviewed and edited copy for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style.
Copy Editor
Techbooks International Private Ltd. (APTARA)
Noida
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Enhanced content quality by meticulously proofreading and editing various articles and documents.
- Managed multiple books of McGraw Hill, Kendall Hunt, simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Mastered various style guides like APA, Vancouver, Chicago manual, etc. enhancing adaptability when working on diverse projects.
- Played an integral role in project management tasks such as coordinating assignments among colleagues.
- Strengthened relationships between editorial team members through clear communication and collaboration efforts.
- Mentored younger interns to help develop craft and sharpen skills.
- Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
- Strengthened relationships with vendors or freelancers through clear communication and collaboration efforts.
Copy Editor - Freelance
MPS Ltd.
Chennai
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Compiled lists of common usage and style errors to reduce the number of mistakes and improve consistency in style.
Copy Editor - Freelance
STM Journals (Journals Pub)
Noida
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of internal and external style guides.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Edited and revised a wide array of content for accuracy clarity and consistency.
Copy Editor
Thomson Digital Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Compiled lists of common usage and style errors to reduce the number of mistakes and improve consistency in style.
- Produce clear, concise, and accurate content to reflect the tone and level of authority appropriate to the content.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Provided content for Alt-text.
Copy Editor
Coingeit Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed and copy-edited content for NCERT Exemplar (CBSE Board) for classes 9th, 10th, and 12th (Science stream).
- Reviewed and edited content for subject books of classes 8th to 12th. (Subject: General knowledge, chemistry, history, physics, and environment science).
- Developed Alt-Text content for various books.
Medical Development Editor
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
Delhi
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Edited and quality-checked medical manuscripts ensuring that the matter adhered to the publisher's style or an external guide.
- To maintain the author's intended meaning in the text and to coordinate with them, if necessary.
- Developed content which includes: In house creation of textbook prelims and chapters course website including questionnaire for competitive examinations like NEET, MRCOG.
- Advanced information (AI) sheets for sales and marketing etc.
- Reviewed and analyzed Book Proposal From/Manuscript Information Questionnaire (MIQ).
- Developed keywords and abstract for medical books.
Medical Editor
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
Delhi
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Edited medical and scientific books following publisher's in-house style.
- Edited references. appendices, including content for grammatical correctness.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
Assistant Professor
Christian Eminent College
Indore
07.2008 - 10.2013
- Provided lectures on Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, and Environment science to graduate and post-graduate students.
- Worked with the examination control room and as an invigilator in various competitive examinations.
- Conducted practical examinations in college and also appointed as an external examiner and paper setter of various examinations.
- Member of Placement cell, Alumni-meet Committee, and Parent-Teacher Association in college.
Assistant Professor
MB Khalsa College
Indore
07.2007 - 02.2008
- Provided lectures on Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, and Environment science to graduate and post-graduate students.
- Worked with the examination control room and as an invigilator in various competitive examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Life Science
Maharishi Dayanand University
Rohtak, India06.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Application
Sikkim Manipal University
DE - Manipal, India05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Bioinformatics
Banasthali Vidyapith
Jaipur, India06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya
Indore, India06.2005
Skills
- Thought leadership content development
- Copy writing and editing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Solver
- Quick Learner
- Style guide adherence
Affiliations
Loves sketching, solving puzzles, and reading books
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- Awards at school and college level.
Timeline
Senior Copy Editor
DiTech Publishing Services
04.2025 - Current
Copy Editor
Techbooks International Private Ltd. (APTARA)
02.2024 - 04.2025
Copy Editor - Freelance
MPS Ltd.
08.2023 - 01.2024
Copy Editor - Freelance
STM Journals (Journals Pub)
10.2019 - 04.2022
Copy Editor
Thomson Digital Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 02.2021
Copy Editor
Coingeit Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 10.2018
Medical Development Editor
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
04.2017 - 07.2017
Medical Editor
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
06.2016 - 03.2017
Assistant Professor
Christian Eminent College
07.2008 - 10.2013
Assistant Professor
MB Khalsa College
07.2007 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Education - Life Science
Maharishi Dayanand University
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Application
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Science - Bioinformatics
Banasthali Vidyapith
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya
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