Editor

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Council for Geoscience Full time
Job title : EditorJob Location : Gauteng, PretoriaDeadline : December 20, 2024Quick Recommended Links
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations

  • Linguistically edit and proofread manuscripts, reports, map legends, and figures following local and international standards.
  • Consult with authors to ensure that the original meaning of the document is retained after editing.
  • Compile, edit, proofread and oversee the printing of internal newsletter.
  • Edit and proofread internal communication and promotional material as requested.
  • Assist with linguistic queries e.g. concord, idioms, translations.
  • Edit report figures so that they are acceptable for publication and printing.
  • Create a layout of publications according to house style and/or oversee the layout of publications by an in-house graphic designer.
  • Compile specifications for printing.
  • Receive proofs for final checking and check the quality of paper, the colour of text and graphics and authorise printer to do print run.
  • Assist to manipulate graphics so that they are acceptable for publication.
  • Once the report or manuscript has been published, circulate to the relevant recipients (author, internal bookshop, library, etc.) for records keeping.

Project Management

  • Implement project plans or work components related to editing and production of internal publications.
  • Coordinate and implement the;
  • Receipt of new draft manuscripts for publication.
  • Scheduling of the workload.
  • Manage deadlines for projects.
  • Manage the workflow of the publications.
  • Check printer proofs and printed products.
  • Manage release and dissemination of CGS publications.
  • Report on the status of publications.

Stakeholder Relations

  • Advise management of local and international linguistic standards and applicable regulations.
  • Liaise with and attend meetings with committees to produce the publication at the end of a project that incorporates all the research and findings in either report or booklet format.
  • Maintain healthy relations with various internal stakeholders.
  • May be required to interact with service providers to ensure delivery of the requirements of the CGS where needed.
  • Liaise with authors on the submission, review, and final publications of reports/manuscripts.

Quality Assurance

  • Ensure implementation of the ISO accreditation process within the work stream.
  • Ensure quality control and quality assurance of products and services and compliance with ISO, at all times.
  • Quality assures the editing of submitted documents.
  • Ensure that submissions meet the requirements in line with in-house standards (e.g. reports templates and minimum resolutions for images, etc.
  • Assess the quality of paper, the colour of text and graphics on submissions/manuscript.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise, workload.
  • Deadline and results driven.
  • Ability to be flexible, work individually, and in a team player.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, thoroughness, and accuracy in assignments.
  • Ability to recognise and manage risks as well as solve problems in the work stream.
  • Positive outlook, willing to engender a positive organisational culture, as well as lead and motivate subordinates.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulations and or laws applicable to the field of expertise.

Knowledge and Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in editing, proofreading, and manuscript layout.
  • Experience in linguistic editing and manuscript layout.
  • Editing and Review experience in the geoscientific field.
  • Ability to perform proofreading (spelling and grammar), editing, and rewriting.
  • Demonstrable and proven success in developing and completing a publication concerning editing.
  • The ability to translate written literature between English and at least one South African language and one international language respectively will be an added advantage.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Grade 12 and;
  • BA in English, journalism, communications, or a relevant field.

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