Corporate Publishing Editor/Assistant at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

The job holder is responsible for managing the editorial process of university publications, ensuring high-quality content for internal and external audiences. This role involves content development, editing, proofreading, and overseeing the production of corporate materials such as newsletters, magazines, reports, and promotional documents.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Editorial & Content Development

• Write, edit, and proofread content for university publications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to branding guidelines.
• Develop compelling stories, articles, and reports that highlight key university achievements, research, and events.
• Collaborate with departments, faculty, and researchers to produce high-quality written content.

Publishing & Production Management

• Oversee the design, layout, and production process for corporate publications (magazines, brochures, annual reports, newsletters).
• Work with designers and printers to ensure timely and high-quality publication production.
• Ensure all printed and digital materials meet university branding and quality standards.

Content Strategy & Brand Alignment

• Maintain a consistent tone and voice across all corporate publications.
• Align content with the university’s strategic communication goals and messaging.
• Develop editorial calendars to manage the timely release of publications.

Compliance & Quality Control

• Ensure all written materials are grammatically correct, factually accurate, and well-structured.
• Adhere to copyright laws, citation standards, and ethical publishing practices.
• Maintain a digital archive of past publications for reference and institutional memory.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with faculty, students, alumni, and administrative units to source stories and content.
• Coordinate with marketing, social media, and web teams to repurpose content for multiple platforms.
• Engage with external publishers and printers to ensure smooth production processes.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Publishing, English, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in editorial work, publishing, or corporate communications, preferably in an academic or research institution.

Competencies and Skills:

• Corporate Writing & Brand Alignment
• Content Development & Publishing Skills
• Research & Information Handling
• Project & Workflow Management
• Stakeholder & Communication Skills
• Ethics, Confidentiality & Institutional Sensitivity