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Book Editor

Posted On	15th Feb 2018
Location	North Ridge, Greater Accra, Ghana
Preferred Qualifications	Minimum Of A First Degree In English, Journalism Or In Relevant Fields.
Contract Type	Permanent
Min. Years of Exp	5 years
Age Range	30 to 45 years
Preferred Gender	Male
Interview Date	8th Mar 2018
Start Date	15th Mar 2018
Preferred Skills	Knowledge In MS Word, Ability To Use In-design Software.
Description	KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Review And Revise Content Written By Other Writers. • Prepare Material For Publications Such As Newspapers, Books, Magazines, Or Other Publications. • Review Story Ideas Proposed By Staff And Freelance Writers. • Delegate Articles To Staff Writers. • Review And Edit Drafts Of Books And Articles And Provide Commentary To Support Revision. • Correct Errors In Spelling, Punctuation, And Syntax. • Oversee The Production Of Publications. • Review Proposals For Books. • Buy Publication Rights From Authors. • Hire And Supervise Writing Staff. • Plan Budgets And Negotiate Contracts With Freelance Writers. • Check Copy For Style And Readability. • Review And Approve Proofs Submitted By Composing Room Prior To Publication Production. • Fact-check Articles. • Carry Out Research And Confirm Sources For Writers. • Discuss Projects With Artists, Typesetters, Layout Personnel, Marketing Directors, And Production Managers. • Arrange Page Layouts Of Articles, Photographs, And Advertising. • Help Writer Compose Headlines. • Prepare Final Copy For Print. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Someone Who Can Read A Manuscript And Asses Whether There Are Any Glaring Errors, Review Manuscripts For Typographical Errors And Do Copy Editing. Experience In Indesign Of Corel Would Be A Plus.
Conditions	None