Copy Editor Lead at Eduvos

The Position:

• To manage the copy-editing team; and to fulfil the role of copy editor

Minimum qualification:

• Post graduate qualification in English or similar field. A Master’s degree is preferable.

Experience:

• At least three years’ experience in a copy editor role.
• Exposure to a language-based role in academia will be advantageous.
• Two year management experience; or demonstrated management potential.

Responsibilities:

As the Copy Editor Lead, you will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Accountable for the performance of the copy-editing team
• Fulfil the role of copy editor
• Management
• Budget management
• Monitoring, control and corrective action
• Reporting – regular feedback as per leader’s requirements
• Escalations / Decisions / Problem solving
• Resourcing and capacity management (people; equipment)
• Operational efficiency - processes & systems
• Leadership
• Assistance in talent acquisition, selection and onboarding processes
• Individual performance - role clarity and objectives; reviews; feedback; corrective actions
• Culture and climate

Functional competencies:

• MS Office skills, exceptional Word skills
• Working knowledge of a learning management systems will be advantageous
• Excellent English language and communication skills
• Training skills will be advantageous

Behavioural competencies:

• Initiative and responsibility
• People leadership and development
• Relations and networking
• Effective communication
• Professional and technical expertise
• Analysis and judgment
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)