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English Editor at Longhorn Publishers

Longhorn Publishers
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Live
Mid Level
Publishing
Posted about 5 hours ago (27 Sep 2026) Updated about 5 hours ago

Job Description

The English Editor will ensure the highest linguistic quality of educational publications by editing and proofreading manuscripts, maintaining style consistency, and collaborating with authors and designers. The role supports the production of accurate and engaging learning materials for the market.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • Degree in English, Journalism, Linguistics, or a related discipline
  • • Demonstrated experience in educational book publishing
  • • Excellent command of English language and editorial standards
  • • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Edit and proofread manuscripts for grammar, style, and consistency
  • • Collaborate with authors, illustrators, and production teams to resolve editorial queries
  • • Maintain and update the editorial style guide
  • • Conduct fact‑checking and ensure compliance with publishing standards
  • • Manage editorial timelines to meet production schedules