Editorial Assistant
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21-05-2025
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Job Description
We are seeking a detailoriented and proactive Editorial Assistant to join our publishing team. The ideal candidate will support the editorial process from manuscript submission through to publication ensuring quality and consistency in all editorial tasks. This role requires strong communication skills impeccable attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manuscript Management:
- Assist in receiving organizing and tracking manuscript submissions.
- Communicate with authors editors and reviewers to manage submission workflows.
- Coordinate the peerreview process and follow up on deadlines.
- Editing and Proofreading:
- Conduct initial content checks for grammar clarity and adherence to style guidelines.
- Proofread articles reports and other materials for accuracy and consistency.
- Support the editorial team with factchecking and reference verification.
- Content Coordination:
- Help schedule and organize editorial meetings.
- Maintain content calendars and publishing schedules.
- Liaise with design and marketing teams to ensure smooth content production.
- Data Entry and Reporting:
- Input metadata author information and content updates into editorial systems.
- Generate reports on submission statuses and review progress.
- Administrative Support:
- Manage correspondence and general inquiries related to editorial matters.
- Organize files documents and archives for easy retrieval.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in English Journalism Communications or a related field.
- Proven experience in publishing editing or a related field is a plus.
- Strong command of the English language (written and verbal).
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and editorial software (e.g. InDesign WordPress).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Key Skills:
- Exceptional proofreading and editing skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Adaptability to shifting priorities in a fastpaced environment.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing platforms.
Employment Type
Full Time
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