Umair Lodhi

Experienced Editor & translator with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. Skilled in Editing, Manuscript reviewing, Translating, Copywriting, Web Content Writing, Journals, and Literature. Strong media and communication professional with a Master of Arts (MA) focused in Mass Communication and a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations from the University of Karachi. 
 

Oxford University PressOxford University Press

17 yrs 3 mos17 yrs 3 mos

 HEAR Urdu & Dictionary Specialist [Editor]HEAR Urdu & Dictionary Specialist [Editor]

1. To ensure the smooth flow of editorial procedures for manuscripts scheduled for publication 

• Evaluate the feasibility of a project, and obtain sales feedback.
• Managing the publications of bilingual dictionaries.
• Review manuscripts.
• Obtaining Reader’s Reports of new manuscripts. 
• Settle contractual details with authors/copyright holders.
• Arrangement of editing and proofreading texts according to OUP’s standards.
• Editing and proofreading manuscripts.
• Edit translations.
• Final copy to production for printing.
• Liaison with Production, Marketing, etc. regarding projects.
• Create text for flyers, catalogs and other promotional materials of all Urdu titles.
• Checking of Ammonias and Dummies.
• Obtaining publication rights from other publishers.
• Translating policy documents.
• Translating press releases for media.
• Developing strong relations with authors/lexicographers/editors/proofreaders
• Outsource work, when required to competent editors
• Managing the publication of dictionaries 

2. Manage the Archives record
• Listing old files in electronic files.
• Managing archives files.
• Provide files when required.
• Updating the record.

3. News research
• Scan daily newspapers for OUP-related news, book reviews, and any other news related to OUP business.

Karachi University 

Master of Arts - MA, Mass Communication 2005 - 2007

Grade: First 

Activities and societies: DARWAZA
Member of DARWAZA. It is a Drama Society of the University. Activities and societies: DARWAZA Member of DARWAZA. It is a Drama Society of the University.

Courses studied:

Functional Urdu
Introduction to Mass Communication
Introduction to Social Sciences
News Writing & Reporting
Pakistan - Past & Present

Functional English
Introduction to Electronic Media
Mass Communication Theory
Sub-Editing
Introduction to Public Relations & Advertising

Current Affairs
Development Support Communications
Research Methods in Communications
Public Relations (1)
Advertising (Print Media)

Feature, Article & Editorial Writing
Communication Law & Ethics
Research Report
Public Relations (2)
Advertising (Electronic Media)