Koç University Press Editor

Koç Üniversitesi

Koç University will be hiring a Koç University Press Editor with the below mentioned qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable university.
• Master's degree in Communications, Humanities or Social/Administrative Sciences is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in children publishing
• Experience in editing a variety of texts – especially academic research 
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office applications
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• No military obligation for male candidates

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Editor is responsible for:

• Being in control for the timely execution of the whole production process that starts with soliciting or receiving manuscripts and culminating in the distribution of the published books to bookstores.
• Coordinating work done by translators, proofreaders, the public relations office, and the media.
• Working with the publishing coordinator in carrying out the production program.
• Bringing newly submitted manuscripts and book projects to the attention of the editorial board.
• Being up to date with titles of special interest published worldwide as well as academic work in Turkey falling within the scope of Koç University Press series.
• Conducting all correspondence concerning manuscripts.
• Working with the publishing coordinator, other editors, authors and other parties concerned to bring published books to a wider audience, organizing events, setting up interviews, commissioning reviews, creating ads, etc.