Editor- Cape Town at Maskew Miller Learning

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire editorial process from manuscript submission to final publication. 
• Ensure the highest quality of content by editing, proofreading, and fact-checking. 
• Collaborate with authors, freelancers, and other team members to maintain project timelines. 
• Manage the production schedule to ensure timely delivery of products. 
• Coordinate with the design and production teams to ensure the final product meets quality standards. 
• Ensure follow-up and completion of all required tasks and proactively communicate any issues or required changes. 
• Follow-up on required tasks performed by internal and external team members. 
• Escalate issues where needed. 
• To manage and control projects, deadlines, budget and quality control. 
• An understanding of the product scope, marketplace, landscape, competitors, end users and other relevant factors is built up for each product type. 
• Complete final quality control check of product. 

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English 

Experience Requirements

• Three years editorial and/or project management experience 
• Knowledge and experience in the Education sector advantageous 
• Knowledge and understanding of pedagogy and teaching methodology advantageous  
• Knowledge and experience in the publishing sector advantageous 

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in English is critical  
• Highly organised and detail-oriented 
• Ability to work effectively under pressure 
• Effective communicator and team-working skills 
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Proven project and time management skills (prioritize projects to meet business goal and deadlines) 
• Content, media or publishing experience