Editor at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited

Straight-Gate Publishers Limited is one of Nigeria's leading educational publishers. It was incorporated as a private liability company in 1997. Straight-Gate Publishers Limited has since been concerned with building a reputation for sound intellectual contents of all its titles.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Editor

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Duties

• Plan, review, and revise content for publication.
• Read content and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
• Rewrite text when necessary to make it easier for targeted readers to understand.
• Oversee writing workshops and book reviews.
• Edit and develop alongside the customer service representative the organization's social media content.
• Speak with authors on their various manuscripts and give recommendation and advice before publication.
• Work with writers to help their ideas and stories succeed.
• Develop stories and content ideas according to the publication’s style and editorial policy.
• See to the proper documentation/safe keeping of all the company’s manuscript and books' soft copies.
• Make decisions regarding content and give suggestions.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of all manuscripts and contents.
• Work with other team members in creating social media contents for the organization and her publications.
• Verify facts cited in materials for publication.
• Write/edit external correspondence.
• Any other work related tasks assigned by the management/HOD.

Requirements

• Must be an English Language graduate (B.A or B.Ed.) A Second Degree is an added advantage.
• Available to resume immediately.
• Male or Female.
• Must be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to work with little supervision
• Must be able to effectively work with team members in the department.
• Must reside in Ibadan.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years work experience as an Editor.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of grammar and the English Language.

Salary

• N90,000 - N100,000 monthly (depending on experience)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline  25th March, 2024.