Longhorn
Publishers a leading provider of educational and other learning materials in
the Eastern Africa region.
We wish to
recruit highly competent, proactive and self driven persons to fill the
following positions;
Humanities Editor
The Editor
will manage book projects by initiating authorship, directing the design
process, editing to completion and approving sample copy for bulk delivery.
She/he will
ensure that developed products books are in line with the company’s strategic
thinking and meet thresholds in content, layout, brand quality and speed too
market.
Key Responsibilities
- Sources and induct authors and external readers to facilitate the development and submission of up- to-date manuscripts in the subject area.
- Evaluates manuscripts to determine if they reflect current interests of the market and whether they satisfy the Company’s publishing requirements.
- Assumes overall responsibility for copyediting and production of publications in the subject area.
- Organizes, coordinates and participates in product development workshops.
- Develops content for product extension.
- Prepares and maintains production status reports on pending and in-process publications.
- Works closely with the Business Development and Research Department to come up with products that meet customer needs and expectations to create a competitive edge
- Participates in budget preparation for resource allocation and control.
- Establishes the source of copyrighted materials and prepares acknowledgements for illustrations and text used to meet acquisition requirements.
- Coordinate schedules with suppliers and in-house personnel to meet agreed production schedules.
- Prepares and innovates project proposals for presentation to the editorial meeting and approval by management.
Qualification/Competencies
- Bachelor of Education degree in Geography, History, Business
- 3 years teaching experience or 4 years in editing.
- Experience in manuscript and book evaluation will be an added advantage.
- A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- A team player with strong communication skills, presentation, analytical and organisation skills.
- Computer literacy - Ms Office applications
- Working knowledge of e-learning needs and processes will be necessary.
How to Apply
A cover
letter and current CV in pdf, indicating contact of two referees and expected
salary should be emailed to jobs@longhornpublishers.com not later than 25
September 2013.
We advise
that only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
