Writers / Publishing Assistant

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Graduate Placements Full time

A self-published author in the fantasy and LitRPG genre requires a digital-savvy graduate (BA in English, Creative Writing, Journalism) eager to gain real-world experience and ready to launch their own writing career in the self-published space. This is a full-time position and a one-year contract. The writer's assistant will work remotely from home, with a once-a-week face-to-face meeting required in the Sandton area, Gauteng

**Responsibilities**:

- Proofreading, Beta reading.
- Copy editing and line editing.
- Digital advertising management - Facebook ads, Amazon ads.
- Social media management and content creation - Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit.
- Web serial posting on Patreon.
- Transcription of dictated manuscripts.
- Website management - author's site and online shop (Shopify).
- Liaising with external service providers: cover designers, editors, and audiobook narrators.
- Managing and coordinating digital book launches.
- Formatting manuscripts for paperback editions to meet a distributor's specific requirements: Amazon, Ingram spark, and South African publishers.
- Liaising with South African bookstores and local distributors.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing or Journalism
- Avid reader
- Digital-savvy
- Creative and ability to put new ideas on paper
- Excellent grammar and writing skills

**Benefits**:

- This position offers a unique mentoring opportunity, where you will receive guidance and support from the author throughout the duration of the contract


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