Assistant Editor 122 views1 application

Job Description:

The Ethiopian Academy of Sciences is a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization established by an Act of Parliament (Proclamation No. 783/2013) as an independent body. It provides evidence-based advice to policy makers and other stakeholders, conducts consensus studies, promotes science.

The EAS has established the Ethiopian Academy Press (EAP), a publishing arm of the Academy, to further its mission and to become a hub of scientific and intellectual activities in Ethiopia. To this end, EAP receives, solicits and publishes manuscripts from authors, compilers and editors. EAP also initiates internal book projects that are in line with the vision, mission and annual activities of EAS. It publishes scholarly works that contribute to the popularisation of scientific knowledge and literature related to Ethiopian culture and history.

The Academy invites eligible candidates to apply for the following vacant post.

JOB SUMMARY:  

Under the direction of the Editor of the Ethiopian Academy Press, the Assistant Editor provides support at all stages of publishing process by supporting the Editor in all aspects of the administration, commissioning, planning, producing and distributing of different publications.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Registers new manuscripts and file them;
• Writes brief report about manuscripts;
• Prepares manuscripts for reviewers;
• Follows status of manuscripts;
• Copy edits reviewed manuscripts;
• Proofreads manuscripts for correct insertions, deletions, changes and reorganizations;
• Typesets manuscripts as per the house style of the Press;
• Develops cover designs or suggest improvising styles to authors;
• Follows quality of prints in a pre-press unit and printing house;
• Follows up the sales and distribution  of published books
• Identifies distribution outlets
• Collaborates with the Editor in developing and implementing in-house book projects; and
• Performs other related duties.

Contract Duration And Renewal

• One year, renewable based on performance and the availability of funds

Category: Publishing, Languages, and Social Science and Humanities

Salary: As per the Academy’s scale and benefits package

Qualifications:

• MA Degree in the Social Sciences, Humanities or Natural Sciences or other relevant fields;
• 4-6 years of editorial work, academic communication and writing experience;
• Proven editorial work experience
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Good knowledge of book marketing
• Experience with MS Office, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or other publishing tools
• Familiarity with SEO and social media platforms
• Proficiency in English and Amharic
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills