Research Analyst / Publisher

Quramo Publishing Limited, an independent media company in Lagos committed to producing the highest quality content for various audiences, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Analyst / Publisher
Location: Lagos
Job Description
The Role entails the following:

• To work with the Editor, COO & Editorial Committee
• Contribute to the development of Quramo Publishing, working with writers, graphic designers, marketers/distributors, advertising team;
• Manage Interns; to generate, commission content of high quality on all QPL platforms: social media, website, books, magazines etc.;
• Coordinating and editing law reports (electronic and paper)
• To ensure timely production of assigned content; editorial supervision: managing team of freelance experts;
• Develop guidelines and ensure quality control in editorial process
• Stand in for Editor when necessary in scope of duties

Core Responsibilities
Publishing:

• To assist the Editor & Editorial Committee
• Conduct Research on various issues and develop product ideas
• Acquisition: Building titles and handling acquisitions of interested works.
• Responsible for establishing submission/review guidelines,
• Production Management: responsible for project managing the production of books which includes content review, layout, cover design and delivery to the printers.
• Promotion and distribution: supports co-partner for ongoing interface with distribution channels for promotion and distribution of magazine and books.
• Assist marketing team and COO to acquire new authors for all imprints.
• Editorial supervision: Intern to ensure effective editing of manuscripts and adherence to style guides. Also managing team of specialists that include multiple levels of graphic artists, photographers, and marketing personnel.
• Other editorial tasks that may come along.

Requirements
The ideal candidate should posses the following:

• A first degree
• Research skills.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Interest in current events, policy, business and development
• Experience in Development Sector
• Experience coordinating events
• Social media skills
• Excellent writing skill
• Excellent editing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines.