Editor at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited

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.