Science Editor Job Vacancy at Longhorn Kenya

Longhorn Kenya is a major player in the East African book publishing scene.

We wish to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the following position:

Science Editor
Ref – HR/05107

Reporting to the Publishing Manager, the key responsibilities will be to:
• Source and induct authors, other content developers and suppliers.
• Evaluate unsolicited manuscripts and other content media.
• Undertake substantive copy-editing and technical editing of content.
• Carry out market surveys to identify publishing opportunities.
• Co-ordinate activities of typesetters, designers, illustrators and other suppliers.
• Innovate, advise and prepare project proposals.

Qualifications and attributes
• Bachelor of Education, Science (Chemistry and Biology)
• Two years experience in editing, teaching or writing
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

If you meet the above requirements, send your application, quoting the reference number, with copies of certificates, testimonials and names of three referees, including their email addresses, so as to reach the undersigned on or before 3rd June 2011.

The Managing Director,
Longhorn Kenya Limited,
P.O. Box 18033 – 00500, Nairobi.

You can also send your application documents to:

enquiries@longhornpublishers.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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