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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.