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.

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.

Experience and Qualifications

• B.A or B.Ed. in English Language. A second degree is an added advantage.
• Not Gender-specific.
• Candidate must be resident in Ibadan.
• At least 2 years work experience as an Editor.

Salary

100,000-120,000 monthly (Depending on Experience)