Job Title: Managing Editor
Duration: One Year Fixed-Term Contract, Commencing 01 February 2011.
Business Unit: MML Schools: Editorial department
Based in: Cape Town
We are looking for a highly organised and qualified person to take up the position of Managing Editor on a fixed-term contract.
Key Performance Areas:
§ Copy editing, language editing and production editing of all relevant titles
§ Preparation of manuscripts for production
§ Artwork commissioning
§ Communication and liaison with relevant parties
§ Project management, including scheduling of titles and control of related budgeted costs
§ Management of relevant editorial suppliers and freelancers
§ Management of editorial staff
§ Effective administration of all editorial work
The successful applicant will have:
§ Understanding of the editorial and technical processes involved in taking projects from manuscript through to PDF
§ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
§ A meticulous and organised approach to tasks, and the ability to strictly adhere to deadlines
§ Computer skills in MS Office, Excel and Outlook
The following will be an advantage:
§ An understanding of current South African educational context and the national curriculum
§ A tertiary qualification
§ A teaching Diploma and related teaching experience
Closing date: 20 December 2010
Shortlisted applicants will be required to do editing and proofreading tests.
Applicants should forward their CVs plus a short letter of motivation to The HR Manager, email: hr@mml.co.za
If you have not heard from us after 3 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
More information here.
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