Manuscript Editor – Hargeisa, Somaliland

Manuscript Editor 

Job Summary:

The Manuscript Editor is a key component of the Kabriid team that concentrates on the portion of the publishing process that occurs between the time an author submits all materials needed to initiate the production process and when those materials are officially transmitted to production. The Manuscript Editor must be able to work well with a wide variety of people, including authors and production editors. The Manuscript Editor will work on a variety of different projects simultaneously, and thus must be highly organized, with an eye for detail and execution. Specific projects will be assigned by the editorial manager.

Job Duties:

• Create and organize project folders in the Kabriid database.
• Organize final manuscript content for archiving in proper folders.
• Responsible for data entry for elements assigned by the manager.
• Receive and review final manuscript packet for completeness prior to official production launch.
• Review materials for general adherence to submission guidelines.
• Review submitted art for quality, ensure there are complete figure captions, etc.
• Review permission and release forms for completeness; flag any issues for Acquisitions Editors to resolve.
• Copy-Editing and proof-reading titles.
• Including tagging with in-house styles, applying formatting, and communicating special needs or issues to the manager.
• Provide status reports to management with agreed-upon frequency.
• Build new and existing relationships with publishing houses.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent prior experience in publishing or related fields. (Note: The education and experience requirements described in this standard may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 6 months to 1 year of publishing experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience with MS Office, InDesign and Photoshop
• Experience proofreading books

Submit your cover letter and CV to: kabriid01@gmail.com

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