Manasi MS
Bengaluru
Summary
Editorial and language professional with a strong background in academic publishing, manuscript editing, and content review. Trained in close reading, structural editing, and stylistic refinement through years of research, teaching, and editorial work. Experienced in working with interdisciplinary texts, managing revisions, and ensuring clarity, consistency, and scholarly standards. Seeking to transition into full-time editorial and publishing roles.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor – English
Alliance University
Bengaluru
2025 - Current
- Reviewed, edited, and evaluated extensive student writing for structure, argumentation, and language
- Provided detailed written feedback focusing on clarity, coherence, and stylistic improvement
- Designed and assessed written content aligned with academic and professional standards
- Mentored students on research writing, citation practices, and revision strategies
- Applied editorial judgment to academic writing, aligning content with publication and style standards
Assistant Editor
translationstudies.org
2016 - 2021
- Edited and proofread academic articles for clarity, coherence, and stylistic consistency
- Assisted in manuscript evaluation and revision processes
- Coordinated with authors during editing and resubmission stages
- Ensured adherence to publication standards and formatting guidelines
- Worked closely with translation studies scholars and interdisciplinary contributors
Education
PhD - Comparative Literature
University of Hyderabad
01.2025
M.Phil. - Applied Linguistics & Translation Studies
University of Hyderabad
01.2017
B.Ed. - English
English And Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad05-2015
M.A. - English
English And Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad05-2014
B.A. - English (Major)
St. Aloysius College
Mangalore03-2012
Skills
- Manuscript editing
- Proofreading
- Language correction
- Academic style guides
- Citation standards
- Content structuring
- Revision workflows
- Author feedback
- Revision coordination
- Fact-checking
- Conceptual consistency
- Editorial review
- Interdisciplinary research
- Deadline-oriented editorial processes
Selected Publications
- Mapping Back: Uncovering the Entangled Practices of Colonial Cartography in India, Asian Studies Review, Dec 2024
- Nation Making through Maps: Analysing the Lines of Power in India, Geographien Südasiens, Jul 2024
- Interview with Members of Ambedkar Students Association, Anveshi Broadsheet on Contemporary Politics, Jan 2024
- Remolding Stereotypes: Representation of Women and Subaltern in Padmarajan Cinemas, Counter Writing: Dalits and Other Subalterns, J Bheemaiah, New Delhi, Prestige Books International, Jan 2016
Languages
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- English
Professional Affiliation
- Member, American Comparative Literature Association
- Member, International Cartographic Association
Timeline
Assistant Professor – English
Alliance University
2025 - Current
Assistant Editor
translationstudies.org
2016 - 2021
PhD - Comparative Literature
University of Hyderabad
M.Phil. - Applied Linguistics & Translation Studies
University of Hyderabad
B.Ed. - English
English And Foreign Languages University
M.A. - English
English And Foreign Languages University
B.A. - English (Major)
St. Aloysius College