Media24 is South Africa’s leading publisher with interests in digital media and services, newspapers, magazines, ecommerce, book publishing, print and distribution. It is part of Naspers, a multinational group of media and ecommerce platforms.
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Conceptualise and commission commercially viable book concepts with an emphasis on non-fiction.
Review and assess manuscripts for merit and commercial viability.
Project manage new titles from manuscript to publication (including negotiating author contracts, assisting authors in developing manuscripts and co-ordinating book and cover design).
Ensure projects are published on time and to the highest quality standards.
Manage a team of freelancers on each book project.
Liaise with sales, marketing and publicity colleagues.
Managing the backlist, including reprints.
What you’ll need to apply:
A tertiary qualification in Journalism, Languages (English and/or any of indigenous languages), Publishing or related.
1-2 years’ experience in book publishing, as an editor or journalist in the media, or relevant field, or experience in the book retail environment.
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