Research Analyst / Publisher at Quramo Publishing Limited

Quramo Publishing Limited, an independent media company in Lagos committed to producing the highest quality content for various audiences, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Analyst / Publisher

Location: Lagos

Job Description
The Role entails the following:

• To work with the Editor, COO & Editorial Committee
• Contribute to the development of Quramo Publishing, working with writers, graphic designers, marketers/distributors, advertising team;
• Manage Interns; to generate, commission content of high quality on all QPL platforms: social media, website, books, magazines etc.;
• Coordinating and editing law reports (electronic and paper)
• To ensure timely production of assigned content; editorial supervision: managing team of freelance experts;
• Develop guidelines and ensure quality control in editorial process
• Stand in for Editor when necessary in scope of duties

Core Responsibilities
Publishing:

• To assist the Editor & Editorial Committee
• Conduct Research on various issues and develop product ideas
• Acquisition: Building titles and handling acquisitions of interested works.
• Responsible for establishing submission/review guidelines,
• Assist marketing team and COO to acquire new authors for all imprints.
• Editorial supervision: Intern to ensure effective editing of manuscripts and adherence to style guides. Also managing team of specialists that include multiple levels of graphic artists, photographers, and marketing personnel.
• Production Management: responsible for project managing the production of books which includes content review, layout, cover design and delivery to the printers.
• Promotion and distribution: supports co-partner for ongoing interface with distribution channels for promotion and distribution of magazine and books.
• Other editorial tasks that may come along.

Requirements
The ideal candidate should posses the following:

• A first degree
• Research skills.
• Social media skills
• Excellent writing skill
• Excellent editing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Interest in current events, policy, business and development
• Experience in Development Sector
• Experience coordinating events

Application Closing Date
31st January 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] with the subject as "Research Analyst/Publisher".