Femi Akindele
Kratos Publishers is a distinguished publishing company, founded with a profound vision and a mission to empower authors in realizing their dreams of becoming published writers.
Lead Editor
- Job Type: Full Time , Remote
- Qualification: Others
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Ondo
- Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding
Position Overview
We are seeking a Lead Editor with a Master’s or PhD-level qualification to oversee the editorial process and uphold the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and consistency. This role is ideal for a meticulous editorial professional who is passionate about language, committed to excellence, and skilled in managing a team of editors and contributors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the editorial team to ensure timely and high-quality content delivery.
- Oversee the editorial process for manuscripts, including academic, research, and general publications.
- Ensure all content meets house style, grammatical accuracy, and factual correctness.
- Provide detailed editorial feedback and developmental guidance to authors and editors.
- Collaborate with design, marketing, and production teams to align content with publishing goals.
- Maintain and improve editorial standards, workflows, and documentation.
- Conduct final review and approval of materials before publication.
- Mentor junior editors and support professional development within the team.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in English, Publishing, Communications, or a relevant field.
- 5+ years of editorial experience, preferably in a leadership role.
- Exceptional command of English grammar, syntax, and style.
- Proven experience with academic or scholarly publishing is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Keen attention to detail with a passion for precision and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and editing software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word with track changes, LaTeX, etc.).
Preferred Attributes
- Experience mentoring or managing editorial teams.
- Multilingual skills or experience working with international authors.
- Familiarity with citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working with digital tools and collaborative platforms.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
- Opportunities to shape the direction of editorial standards and content strategy.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid options).
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
