Editor at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

• Jonathan Ball Publishers, a division of Media24 (Pty) Ltd, is looking for an energetic Editor with a keen interest in South African current affairs, history and biographies. Reporting to the Publishing Director, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will span the range of editorial duties at a trade publisher. The position is based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

Key responsibilities:

• Project managing books from manuscript to print
• Liaising with freelancers and authors
• Editing and proofreading
• Assisting with ad hoc tasks, such as commissioning and checking e-books or compiling the JBP catalogue
• Assisting the publicity and marketing teams with information and material needed for publicity and marketing purposes
• Helping to identify commercially viable book concepts

Requirements/Experience:

• Applicable Tertiary Qualification
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in the same or similar position
• Strong English editorial and writing expertise. Shortlisted candidates may be required to write a test.
• A love of reading and a passion for South African stories, with a specific focus on non-fiction.

Skills and competencies:

• Deadline driven with close attention to detail
• Planning, project management and organising skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal