DUTIES
The duties and responsibilities include:
Read and review manuscripts from solicited and unsolicited authors
Copy and content editing
Effecting author and editor comedians
Text layout and illustrate as recommended
Proof reading books before sign off Proofread and edit spelling, grammar, and style errors in manuscripts.
Verify content and information.
Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
Edit chapters as authors complete them to evaluate style and structure and identify potential problems.
Fact check manuscripts for historical or technical accuracy.
Brief authors clearly and in line with the approved concept, work with and support author teams for the duration of the writing period to ensure that content is well written and submitted on time.
Work thoroughly on the manuscript to ensure suitability of content, syllabus match, approach, language level and cultural sensitivity.
REQUIREMENTS
Excellent command of English
Good research skills
Pay attention to detail
Planning and organisation skills
Knowledge of different softwares and applications. Knowledge of InDesign is an added advantage
Studying towards a degree in Publishing, English and Communication Skills or related
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details TO APPLY All interested and qualified candidates must email their application, current CVs, copies of educational or professional qualifications to [email protected] o.zw on or before 10 August 2022. Clearly state the POSITION you are applying for in the subject line of your email Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT: Floor, CABS CENTRE Building 74 Jason Mayo, (Cnr Jason Moyo 2nd Street), Harare Land: +263 242 711 406/ 753201 SECONDARY BOOK PRESS