English Editor

External job listingat Longhorn Publishers

We are seeking an experienced English Editor to join our editorial team. The ideal candidate should have strong editorial and language skills, with experience in educational book publishi...

External source - not verified3 days agoOpen until: Dec 24, 2026

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Location

Nairobi, Kenya

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Full time

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English Editor

Nairobi, Kenya

Job description

We are seeking an experienced English Editor to join our editorial team. The ideal candidate should have strong editorial and language skills, with experience in educational book publishing and a good understanding of the CBE curriculum-Based Education (CBE) curriculum. Key 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 detailed and strong deadlines. - Experience working with authors, reviewers, designers and other publishing teams. - Knowledge of current trends and best practices in educational publishing. Key Responsibilities: - Ability to engage with external publishers for 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 closely 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 for manuscripts and possess an ability to come up with innovative publishing projects. For consideration, apply before Monday, 28th September 2026. Apply directly on CazVid.

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