Assistant Book Editor at Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University

Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University has been at the forefront of building the capacity of SMEs and providing them with a wide range of support services in Nigeria since 2003. Key programs are Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management (CEM) and Social Sector Management. More recently we have started sector focused programs (School Leadership Program-SLD and Health Management Program-HMP). EDC is responsible for building enterprise culture across Pan-Atlantic University where all 200-Level students start and operate an enterprise on Campus for one year.

We are recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Book Editor

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The candidate will be responsible for content editing, proofreading, blurb writing and layout design of manuscripts.
• This also involves provision of accurate content for Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) Press communications, liaising with authors, commissioning manuscripts and/or all activities aimed at expanding the reach of Pan-Atlantic University Press to new publics.

Job Description
The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and revise manuscript(s) for accuracy and quality.
• Ensure correct tone, voice, clarity, flow and structure of manuscript(s).
• Communicate and work with author(s) and production team to ensure that manuscripts are published in a timely manner.
• Review book proposals.
• Identify and follow up the scholarly peer-review of manuscripts.
• Write blurbs and artist briefs for cover designer.
• Discuss book project(s) with team.
• Compile and update style guide as required.
• Format and Layout manuscript(s) in Adobe InDesign
• Collaborate with team to come up with fresh and creative ideas, keeping audience in mind.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Assist in implementing the programmes, strategies of the PAU Press, and any other related duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• B.Sc or BA in English, Communication or a related field

Requirements / Competencies:

• Proficiency in InDesign (or any other layout tool).
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Innovative creativity, working independently and meeting targets.
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented.
• Flexible and proactive.
• Must be able to manage workload by establishing priorities and be detail-oriented.
• Adherence to deadlines and meeting key deliverables.
• Interpersonal skills / Influencing / negotiation skills.
• Critical thinking, analytical, time management and organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2025.