Company’s Description
Incorporated in 1991, we have more than 30 years of experience in book publishing for Children, Education, General and Christian titles.
Role Description
We are looking for ambitious, motivated and result-oriented individuals to be an Editor in our dynamic Editorial Team. As an editor, your responsibilities will encompass a range of crucial tasks aimed at refining manuscripts to their highest potential. You'll wield your editorial prowess to meticulously review and polish manuscripts, ensuring they adhere to our quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Edit manuscripts for content, language and according to the house style.
- Handle all editorial responsibilities, including developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading and copywriting across digital and print formats.
- Manage projects to ensure timely project delivery and deadlines are met.
- Responsible for the project approval process which includes but not limited to budgets, sales projections, profit & loss, recommendation for print run and its costings.
- Establish good working relationships with authors, Clients, freelancers, designers, illustrators and partners.
- Assist in the development of publishing programmes, evaluation of book ideas and commissioning of authors.
- Work closely with sales & marketing, logistics & warehouse, finance department to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to publishing projects.
- Undertake assignments as and when required.
- Carry out simple market survey and research.
- Partake in nurturing, mentoring and guiding of new editors and interns.
- Network in SBPA, ABPA and publishing conferences.
- To be familiar with Armour’s genres to be actively engaged in rights trading.
Requirements
- At least 3-5 years of editorial experience
- Degree in English Language/Mass Communications/Journalism and/or Postgraduate Diploma in Education
- Well-organised, meticulous and have strong initiative
- Possess strong and proven project management skills
- Able to deliver high-quality work under demanding deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience in educational/children/general/non-fiction publishing will be advantageous
