Assistant Editor

Job Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• At least two years full-time work experience as an Assistant Editor in a reputable publishing firm, a university press or media house;
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications (with specialization in Print Media or Publishing) from a recognized University of at least an Upper Second Class;
• Demonstrated experience of working with authors on manuscript evaluation;
• Excellent proof reading and copy editing skills
• Experience in writing for and editing newsletters, speeches, annual reports, magazines, press releases and promotional materials (e.g. brochures, banners, supplements);
• Strong aptitude for desk and library research

Job Responsibilities

• Edit University publications (books, modules, journals, conference proceedings, reports, newsletter, etc) ensuring that they meet set standards in terms of content and presentation while ensuring timely completion of works;
• Handle correspondence between Publications Department and other offices (internal and external);
• Manage subscriptions to the University journal, African Christian Studies, coordinate journal shipments, and maintain effective communication with subscribers;
• Manage the journals exchange programme in coordination with Acquisitions Librarian;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
• Perform other duties as delegated by University Editor and approved by Director, Publications;
• Take and maintain minutes of departmental meetings and other meetings where the Department is represented;