English Editor
External job listingat Longhorn Publishers
Longhorn Publishers seeks an English Editor with educational publishing experience, strong editing skills, and knowledge of the CBE curriculum.
2 candidates applied to this job.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
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English Editor
Nairobi, Kenya
Job description
About the role
Longhorn Publishers is seeking an experienced English Editor to join its editorial team. The role focuses on educational book publishing and materials aligned with the CBE curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Engage with external publishers on license printing and co-publishing.
- Edit and proofread educational manuscripts to a high editorial standard.
- Ensure content is accurate, clear, engaging, and curriculum-compliant.
- Work with authors, reviewers, and designers throughout the publishing process.
- Conduct content and fact checks and ensure consistency across titles.
- Support the development of quality CBE-aligned and engaging materials.
- Source manuscripts and develop innovative publishing projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Education, or a related field.
- At least 4 years’ experience in book publishing, preferably educational publishing.
- Strong English language, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking skills.
- Good understanding of the CBE curriculum and its requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
- Experience working with authors, reviewers, designers, and other publishing teams.
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices in educational publishing.
How to apply
Apply directly on CazVid.
Key facts
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Education, or a related field.
- At least 4 years’ experience in book publishing, preferably educational publishing.
- Requires a good understanding of the CBE curriculum and its requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What does the English Editor role involve?
The role includes editing and proofreading educational manuscripts, checking content and facts, and supporting the development of CBE-aligned materials.
What qualifications and experience are required?
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Education, or a related field and at least 4 years’ experience in book publishing, preferably educational publishing.
How can I apply?
Apply directly on CazVid.