The
Editorial Manager will oversee implementation of strategies and operations in
product development and acquisition of IP rights in the subsidiaries in order
to achieve the set production targets for desired company sales performance.
Editorial Manager will oversee implementation of strategies and operations in
product development and acquisition of IP rights in the subsidiaries in order
to achieve the set production targets for desired company sales performance.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:
duties and responsibilities will entail:
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Track curriculum developments and dema
Track curriculum developments and dema
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Propose customisation or adaptations of existing publications.
Propose customisation or adaptations of existing publications.
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Identify and assist existing and new authors to keep abreast of market
requirements.
Identify and assist existing and new authors to keep abreast of market
requirements.
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Conduct targeted sales and information seminars for teachers.
Conduct targeted sales and information seminars for teachers.
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Assist the sales and marketing staff in demand creation and satisfaction.
Assist the sales and marketing staff in demand creation and satisfaction.
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Budget preparation for resource allocation in the subsidiary.
Budget preparation for resource allocation in the subsidiary.
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Establishing the source of copyrighted materials and preparing acknowledgment
for illustrations and text used to fulfil acquisition requirements.
Establishing the source of copyrighted materials and preparing acknowledgment
for illustrations and text used to fulfil acquisition requirements.
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Coordinating development and designing books and materials to create attractive
products.
Coordinating development and designing books and materials to create attractive
products.
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Developing and sustaining product extension programmes to add value to new and
existing products.
Developing and sustaining product extension programmes to add value to new and
existing products.
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Monitoring sales volumes so as to determine re-order levels.
Monitoring sales volumes so as to determine re-order levels.
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Preparing project proposals for presentation to the editorial committee.
Preparing project proposals for presentation to the editorial committee.
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Coordinating preparation of new book information and other relevant materials
for use by the sales and marketing team and participating in publicity
activities for creative works and general publications.
Coordinating preparation of new book information and other relevant materials
for use by the sales and marketing team and participating in publicity
activities for creative works and general publications.
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Identifying new markets for products in the subsidiary and developing the
required materials within the approved timelines.
Identifying new markets for products in the subsidiary and developing the
required materials within the approved timelines.
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Supervising and allocating duties to editors in liaison with the Head of
Publishing.
Supervising and allocating duties to editors in liaison with the Head of
Publishing.
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Ensuring all products in the section are copy edited and proofread accurately
to reflect desired quality.
Ensuring all products in the section are copy edited and proofread accurately
to reflect desired quality.
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Ensuring that products follow the company’s house style.
Ensuring that products follow the company’s house style.
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Ensuring that projects are completed within the set deadlines.
Ensuring that projects are completed within the set deadlines.
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You shall be a member of the research committee with a view to ensuring new
products are market driven.
You shall be a member of the research committee with a view to ensuring new
products are market driven.
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Working with the Head of Publishing to ensure optimum resource allocation for
the subsidiary.
Working with the Head of Publishing to ensure optimum resource allocation for
the subsidiary.
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Working with the Chief Digital Officer and e-Learning Coordinator in
preparation for content for the two functions.
Working with the Chief Digital Officer and e-Learning Coordinator in
preparation for content for the two functions.
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Working with the Head of Publishing to ensure subsidiary and export markets
product needs are met.
Working with the Head of Publishing to ensure subsidiary and export markets
product needs are met.
(b)
Job Specifications For appointment to the position of Editorial Manager, a
candidate must have:
Job Specifications For appointment to the position of Editorial Manager, a
candidate must have:
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Degree in Education in any teaching subject area, or a degree in Publishing and
Information Science
Degree in Education in any teaching subject area, or a degree in Publishing and
Information Science
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Three (3) years’ of editorial experience in the book publishing industry.
Three (3) years’ of editorial experience in the book publishing industry.
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Working knowledge of online publishing is highly recommended.
Working knowledge of online publishing is highly recommended.
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Teaching experience with a record of consistent performance will be an added
advantage
Teaching experience with a record of consistent performance will be an added
advantage
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Excellent writing, communication, negotiation and leadership skills
Excellent writing, communication, negotiation and leadership skills
Send
CV to poduk@racg.co.ke
CV to poduk@racg.co.ke
