A local publisher is looking for a Managing Editor based in Accra to manage a growing list of educational textbooks. This is a senior position and the right person would have had some book editorial experience and also successful experience of classroom teaching

Knowledge

•   He/she should have a thorough knowledge of modern book production and be able to work under pressure to tight schedules to meet submission deadlines
•   In addition he/she must have a very good command in spoken and written English language and be able to lead and direct a team of desk editors, as well as commission designers, editors and artists
•   The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of the textbooks and syllabuses currently being used in schools and awareness of how these will develop in the future.
•   It is essential that he/she has some IT skills and in particular have an interest in e-learning and how this might develop in Ghana
•   We expect the successful candidate for the exciting position to be in their thirties and the position will offer an attractive salary and working conditions

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Write in confidence by 30th May 2014, enclosing a full CV and stating why you can do this job successfully to:

P.O. Box AN 10722,
Accra-North

Closing Date: 30 May, 2014