Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive editorial work, including copywriting, substantive editing, and proofreading to ensure manuscripts meet high standards of accuracy, coherence, and quality.
Develop clear illustration briefs and provide formatting guidelines to Graphic Designers, illustrators and Typesetters for optimal manuscript presentation.
Strategically devise and implement editorial strategies tailored to different subjects, market needs, and target audiences.
Collaborate seamlessly with Typesetters, Graphic Artists, and other team members to produce high-quality, polished manuscripts.
Evaluate manuscript content and provide constructive feedback to authors for revisions and improvements.
Brief sales representatives on new titles, highlighting key selling points, target audiences, and potential market appeal.
Analyze market trends and review the performance of published titles, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
Source, review, and commission new manuscripts, reaching out to prospective authors for publication opportunities.
Ensure publications align with industry standards, curriculum requirements, and company publishing objectives.
Maintain organized documentation and secure storage of company manuscripts and book soft copies.
Handle additional tasks and duties as assigned by management or the Head of Department.
Experience and Qualifications
B.A or B.Ed. Degree in English Language. A second degree is an added advantage.
At least 2 years work experience as an Editor.
Not Gender-specific.
Candidate must be resident in Ibadan.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Attention to detail with strong Editorial Judgement
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with deep understanding of grammar and style.
Strong Organizational and project management skills, ensuring timely completion of editorial tasks
Great multi-tasking skill and ability to work under tight deadline with precision on quality
Team spirit and great collaboration skills to work efficiently with Authors, Designers and production team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are an advantage
Ideal candidate must be creative and innovative in developing engaging and market-worthy content
Knowledge of publishing software and Microsoft Office Suite -Adobe InDesign, MS Word Etc.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: editorial@straightgatepublishers.com and ayosuyi@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Apply via :
editorial@straightgatepublishers.com
