Editor / Writer at Showers Kiddies Publishers Limited

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
3 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
22032
Job Views
93

Job Description



Responsibilities



  • Write a book outline to gain approval from the publisher in accordance with the national curriculum and scheme of work.

  • Develop the content for the book, with lesson or review questions at the end of the chapters, depending on the subject and type of textbook.

  • Updating existing books for schools and publishers to reprint.

  • developing learning guides for students to use along with the primary manual, adapting books to other formats, such as ebooks, and ensuring the accuracy of information.

  • Acquire manuscripts for review

  • Read, edit, and write content so that it is correct and understandable to the reader

  • Work with the author to develop content in keeping with the publication's style and editorial policy

  • Maintain good working relationships with authors and other key staff such as production, proofreaders, graphics artists, and marketing personnel

  • Keep track of scheduled dates to ensure manuscript publishes on time

  • Review and markup page proofs and online content

  • Work with marketing to promote the book by submitting content for both print and online announcements.


Requirements and Skills



  • Must have a Degree in Education.

  • Must have taught in a school with 3-4 years experience

  • Must have creative ideas .

  • Excellent writing ability

  • Ability to point out typographical, grammatical and illustration errors in a book.

  • A great proofreader

  • Strong research skills

  • Critical thinking to discern false information is important.

  • Proficiency with computer software and word processing programs like Microsoft Word.


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