Vacancy: Assistant Editor at Emotion Press

We require the services of suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Editor

Location: Oyo

Job Summary

• The Editorial Assistant is responsible for supporting the editorial processes of the company’s titles.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the review process for all manuscripts submitted to assigned titles against a very particular checklist generated by the client
• Maintain editorial process guidelines and style guides
• Track submissions through the editorial process
• Respond to author inquiries via e-mail in a timely manner
• Check proofs and web files; ensuring that graphic figures and tables meet publication requirements.
• Liaise with editors and represent the company in a professional manner
• Work under deadline to ensure timely publication of materials
• Work closely with the Managing Editor or Client Manager to develop a working knowledge of all editorial processes.
• Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of staff and clients
• Tracks all billable client hours and reports on a semi-monthly basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-2 years book editing/writing experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Attention to detail and thoroughness a must
• Team-oriented attitude
• Motivated self-starter

Application Closing Date
14 December, 2020

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to recruitment.emotion@gmail.com using “Job Title” as the subject of the email