Products Editor

Woodlock House Support Services; Waterford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good starting salary

Clear career path

Possibility of travel

Job summary

A busy publishing company in Waterford is seeking a resourceful editor to manage and produce a variety of publications, including books and online courses. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and editing skills, creativity, and at least 2 years of editorial experience. You will work closely with designers and correspondents globally. Competitive salary and career development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working in an editorial role.
• Meticulous copyediting and proofreading.
• A grasp of the role the internet and social media play in today's publishing industry.

Responsibilities

• Copy-editing and proofreading written content.
• Researching and fact-checking information.
• Editing and writing as required.
• Organizing and chairing editorial meetings.
• Liaising with writers and designers throughout the production process.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Knowledge of HTML

Knowledge of WordPress

Knowledge of A.I. in publishing

Job description

Editor Required for Busy Publishing Company

International Living is in the business of showing people how and where they can enjoy a more international life…live better for less…and embrace adventure.

We are now seeking a resourceful and effective editor to join our growing team in our headquarters, the historicWoodlock House in Portlaw, Waterford, Ireland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, production, and management of our library of books, video courses, and online reports.

You’ll work with our team of designers, editors, and correspondents around the world.

This role requires a high level of creativity, an openness to new ideas, and excellent writing and editing skills. If you’re an enthusiastic individual who has a clear understanding of what goes into producing successful publications this role could be ideal.

Our readership is predominantly North American, and as editor you’ll edit, write, research, proofread, copyedit, and manage a busy schedule based around a wide variety of topics.

If you are organized and keen to succeed and love producing quality copy this position could be yours.

In return, you get a good starting salary, a clear career path, and excellent prospects including the possibility of travel.

Duties include:

• Copy-editing and proofreading written content with a critical eye and attention to detail and meeting house style guidelines.
• Researching and fact-checking information pertaining to the focus of our publications.
• Editing and writing as required.
• Organizing and chairing meetings for editorial and promotional content planning.
• Liaising with writers, graphic designers, internal stakeholders, and editors at all stages of the production process.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in an editorial role.
• Meticulous copyediting and proofreading.
• Excellent communication, organizational, research, project-managing, and fact-checking skills.
• A grasp of the role the internet and social media play in today’s publishing industry.
• Some travel experience—having seen some of the world would be a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of HTML and WordPress is a plus.
• Knowledge of and interest in the role of A.I. in publishing.

Please include a CV, a cover letter, and writing sample with your application.

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