Publishing Attachees 

This is an opportunity for students who require work experience to become more marketable. The position will allow the incumbents to gain relevant work experience in the field of Publishing. The incumbent will be reporting to the head of Publishing Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Commission authors and guide the book development process.
• Brief authors clearly and in line with the approved concept, work with and support author teams
  for the duration of the writing period to ensure that content is well written and submitted on
  time.
• Work thoroughly on the manuscript to ensure suitability of content, syllabus match, approach,
  language level and cultural sensitivity.
• Read and review manuscripts from solicited and unsolicited authors.
• Copy and content editing.
• Edit chapters as authors complete them to evaluate style and structure and identify potential
  problems.
• Effecting author and editor corrections
• Verify content and information.
• Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and
  syntax.
• Proof reading books before signing off. Proofread and edit spelling, grammar, and style errors in
  manuscripts.
• Fact check manuscripts for historical or technical accuracy.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Studying towards a Degree in Publishing, English and Communication Skills or related.
• Excellent command of English.
• Good research skills.
• Someone who is detail oriented.
• Planning and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of different software’s and applications.
• Knowledge of InDesign is an added advantage.

TO APPLY
You can drop CVs at

Secondary Book Press head offices
4th Floor, CABS CENTRE
74 Jason Moyo, (Cnr Jason Moyo & 2nd Street),
Harare
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted