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English Language Editor | Special Publications Editor
University Press PLC (UPPLC) was founded in 1949 under the name of Oxford University Press Nigeria, and has grown to become one of the oldest, most experienced and the Nation’s Foremost Publishers of materials for educational and for general reading. At incorporation as a public liability company in 1978,the Company’s name was changed to University Press...
English Language Editor | Special Publications Editor
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 years
- Location Oyo
- City Ibadan
- Job Field Content, Editorial and Journalism
Job Description
- Carryout editorial work on manuscripts, including copy editing and proof reading
- Draw up illustration briefs of book format for graphic artist and book designers
- Devise editorial strategies for specific subjects
- Work with Production Department on manuscripts till the final product is published
- Brief sales representatives on new titles
- Monitor and review market performance of published books
- Provide technical insights to Sales representatives for campaigns and product descriptions.
Qualification & Required Skills
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in any Humanities discipline or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in any Social Sciences discipline, with a minimum of a second-class lower division.
- At least three (3) years post-qualification experience in a similar position
- Not more than 35 years of age
- Must be thorough and have the ability to pay attention to details
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be proactive and versatile
- Applicants must be resident in Ibadan
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