Longhorn Publishers Humanities Editor Job in Kenya

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

1 Post        

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.