• Application Deadline: Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Assistant Book Editor



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

Job Summary

• The candidate will be responsible for content editing, proofreading, blurb writing and layout design of manuscripts. This also involves provision of accurate content for Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) Press communications, liaising with authors, commissioning manuscripts and/or all activities aimed at expanding the reach of Pan-Atlantic University Press to new publics.

Job Description

• The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:


• Review and revise manuscript(s) for accuracy and quality.


• Ensure correct tone, voice, clarity, flow and structure of manuscript(s).


• Communicate and work with author(s) and production team to ensure that manuscripts are published in a timely manner.


• Review book proposals.


• Identify and follow up the scholarly peer-review of manuscripts.


• Write blurbs and artist briefs for cover designer.


• Discuss book project(s) with team.


• Compile and update style guide as required.


• Format and Layout manuscript(s) in Adobe InDesign


• Collaborate with team to come up with fresh and creative ideas, keeping audience in mind.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.


• Assist in implementing the programmes, strategies of the PAU Press, and any other related duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• BSc or BA in English, Communication or related field.

Requirements/Competencies

• Proficiency in InDesign (or any other layout tool)


• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).


• Strong attention to detail.


• Innovative creativity, working independently and meeting targets.


• Highly organized and detailed-oriented.


• Flexible and proactive.


• Must be able to manage workload by establishing priorities and be detail-oriented.


• Adherence to deadlines and meeting key deliverables.


• Interpersonal skills / Influencing / negotiation skills.


• Critical thinking, analytical, time management and organizational skills.