ASSISTANT EDITOR Job Descriptions
Job Qualifications
| Minimum Requirements |
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| 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
| Job Responsibilities |
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| 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; |