Editor at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited

Straight-Gate Publishers Limited is one of Nigeria’s leading educational publishing companies. It was founded in 1997 and specializes in the printing and publication of high-quality educational textbooks for primary and secondary schools, as well as religious and general literature, Straight-Gate publishers caters to readers of all ages. With a strong focus on excellence, we offer superior editorial and printing services, setting a high standard for readability, correctness, and clarity. Our commitment to quality ensures that every publication meets the diverse needs of our audience while contributing to the educational and intellectual growth of individuals across Nigeria and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Editor

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive editorial work, including copywriting, substantive editing, and proofreading to ensure manuscripts meet high standards of accuracy, coherence, and quality. 
• Develop clear illustration briefs and provide formatting guidelines to Graphic Designers, illustrators and Typesetters for optimal manuscript presentation.
• Strategically devise and implement editorial strategies tailored to different subjects, market needs, and target audiences. 
• Collaborate seamlessly with Typesetters, Graphic Artists, and other team members to produce high-quality, polished manuscripts. 
• Evaluate manuscript content and provide constructive feedback to authors for revisions and improvements. 
• Brief sales representatives on new titles, highlighting key selling points, target audiences, and potential market appeal. 
• Analyze market trends and review the performance of published titles, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
• Source, review, and commission new manuscripts, reaching out to prospective authors for publication opportunities. 
• Ensure publications align with industry standards, curriculum requirements, and company publishing objectives. 
• Maintain organized documentation and secure storage of company manuscripts and book soft copies. 
• Handle additional tasks and duties as assigned by management or the Head of Department. 

Experience and Qualifications 

• B.A or B.Ed. Degree in English Language. A second degree is an added advantage. 
• At least 2 years work experience as an Editor.
• Not Gender-specific. 
• Candidate must be resident in Ibadan. 

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail with strong Editorial Judgement 
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with deep understanding of grammar and style. 
• Strong Organizational and project management skills, ensuring timely completion of editorial tasks 
• Great multi-tasking skill and ability to work under tight deadline with precision on quality 
• Team spirit and great collaboration skills to work efficiently with Authors, Designers and production team. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are an advantage 
• Ideal candidate must be creative and innovative in developing engaging and market-worthy content 
• Knowledge of publishing software and Microsoft Office Suite -Adobe InDesign, MS Word Etc. 

Salary
N100,000 - N120,000 / Month (Depending on Experience)

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.