Senior Editor (School Publications & Academic Content) at Reeds Africa Consult

Job Overview

• Managing the editorial process for all school-related content, including newsletters, academic journals, curriculum materials, and digital content.
• Overseeing the development and publication of school-related content.
• Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all written materials.
• Editing and proofreading curriculum materials, teachers’ guides, and student workbooks for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to academic standards

Job Description

• Overseeing the editing and publication of school newsletters, academic journals, curriculum materials, and other publications.
• Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all written materials.
• Providing editorial guidance to staff and student contributors.
• Maintaining and enforcing editorial guidelines, ensuring content aligns with the academic standards.
• Proofreading and fact-checking academic content, ensuring adherence to referencing styles and proper citation practices.
• Supervising and mentoring junior editors, student writers, and other content creators.
• Coordinating with designers and printers to ensure timely publication of print materials.
• Staying updated on educational trends, curriculum developments, and publishing best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, education, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an editor in an academic, publishing, or school environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working with digital publishing tools, CMS, and social media platforms.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with academic referencing styles.
• Experience in educational publishing or academic research.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional materials.
• Familiarity with graphic design and layout tools