Deadline: 20 April 2012
Queenex Publishers limited is one of the fastest growing indigenous publishers in Kenya, specialising in self-help and general books. We distribute books for Mkuki na Nyota (Tanzania) Publishers, Fountain (Uganda) Publishers Pambazuka (UK) Press and several self-published authors.
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Editor.
The candidate should have the following attributes:
- A passion for the written word.
- A degree in linguistics, publishing, communication or any other related subject.
- Solid understanding of authorship, editing, publishing, marketing and the Kenyan book industry; especially of school books.
- Managerial skills, interpersonal skills and presentable aura glowing with self-confidence and determination.
- Experience in editing, writing or teaching is an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop, manage and execute overall editorial strategy/plans for the company in line with consumer demands.
- Establish, manage and optimise internal editorial and production schedules.
- Edit all editorial and marketing content/materials to maximise impact and results.
- Work with contract and freelance editors, designers, illustrators, authors, printers and other stakeholders to ensure successful and timely production of publications within the budget.
- Solicit, acquire and appraise commercial viability of manuscripts before contracting authors.
- Assist executive management as well as marketing and sales teams in planning, aligning and promoting existing and new products through editorial avenues.
- Manage and oversee all editorial department budget, third party content creation relationships, editorial quality, effectiveness and results applying qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Conduct market research to establish what customers need and align this with production, marketing and sales efforts.
- Handle all editorial related correspondence, complaints and disputes in a professional manner.
- Represent the publisher and or authors at trade fairs, writers’ conferences and other events intended to promote the publishing company’s books and brand both in Kenya and abroad.
Interested qualified candidates should apply to:
The Managing Director,
Queenex Publishers Limited,
P O Box 56049-00200
Nairobi
You can also hand deliver your application to our offices at Bitha Plaza, Ground Floor, Muranga Road Opposite KIE or email it to info@queenexpublishers.co.ke before 20th April 2012. The applicant should indicate current salary and/or salary expectation plus date of availability if appointed.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: info@queenexpublishers.co.ke
For submissions: info@queenexpublishers.co.ke
Website: http://www.queenexpublishers.co.ke/