Editor at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited

• Plan, review, and revise content for publication.
• Read content and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
• Rewrite text when necessary to make it easier for targeted readers to understand.
• Oversee writing workshops and book reviews.
• Make decisions regarding content and give suggestions.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of all manuscripts and contents.
• Work with other team members in creating social media contents for the organization and her publications.
• Verify facts cited in materials for publication.
• Write/edit external correspondence.
• Edit and develop alongside the customer service representative the organization's social media content.
• Speak with authors on their various manuscripts and give recommendation and advice before publication.
• Work with writers to help their ideas and stories succeed.
• Develop stories and content ideas according to the publication’s style and editorial policy.
• Supervise other members in the department as well as external staff of the department.
• Approve final versions of edited titles submitted by staff.
• See to the proper documentation/safe keeping of all the company’s manuscript and books' soft copies.
• Create schedules and deadlines for every member of the department.
• Any other work related tasks assigned by the management.

Job Requirements

• Must be an English Language graduate (B.A or B.Ed.) with a minimum of second class upper division. (A second degree is an added advantage.).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years work experience as an Editor.
• Available to resume immediately.
• Male or Female.
• Must reside in Ibadan.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of grammar and the English Language.
• Must be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• Must be a team player and be able to lead a team.
• Must be able to work with little supervision.
• Must be able to delegate and be diligent.
• Must be able to effectively work with team members in the department.