Head Of Publishing

Company Name: Qatar Foundation
Location: Qatar

Job Purpose :

To manage and implement the editorial strategy and vision of the HBKU Press list and to work with authors in Qatar and internationally and to be responsible for managing books, editorial policies and procedures.

Key Result Areas:   

Develop a high-quality and commercially successful publishing list for the general reader encompassing print and digital

Create a publishing plan to carry out the publishing strategy of books according to the HBKU Press mission and vision   

Recommend and develop international and regional authors and titles to the Executive Director for publication of original texts and translations

Represent the list and HBKU Press if required at book fairs, conferences, or literary events

Liaise with management to ensure all author/translator contracts meet HBKU Press legal standards

Participate in editorial acquisition, progress and trade meetings as required as well as relevant sales, marketing and PR planning for authors/books to request support where needed with promotion, marketing, and publicizing strategies

Work with authors to ensure their books are edited to a professional level including recommendations for structural changes, as well as editing for style, consistency and overall readability

Identify and coordinate with freelance advisors, editors, reviewers, and translators to ensure that all manuscripts and books are reviewed and edited to HBKU Press’s level standards and procedures

Monitor and manage editorial schedules for title list with support

Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

      

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

8 – 10 years of editorial experience in publishing, ideally in a management position

Outstanding knowledge, skills and experience in the field of international publishing and familiarity with processes

Interest in publishing trends, including digital media and cross platform publishing

Exceptional writing and reading/critical/analytical skills

Ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely

Proficiency in MS Office applications

 

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  AdministrativeManagementWriting/Editing

• Industries

  Nonprofit Organization ManagementHigher EducationResearch