Publishing Intern (Paid 12-Month Internship)

Job Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in publishing, languages, translation or journalism with a strong interest in writing and editing.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans, both written & verbal
• Excellent writing, copy-editing, admin and organisational skills.
• Proactive with a strong sense of accountability and taking ownership, as well as a can-do attitude and a desire to learn and improve.
• Able to work accurately under deadline pressure.
• Adept in problem solving and multitasking.
• A genuine interest in book publishing and should be an avid reader.
• A knowledge of MS Office is essential.

• Assist publishers with the project management of books
• Assist with the day-to-day admin of running the publishing division, including but not limited to formatting manuscripts, taking notes in submissions meetings and assisting with the compiling of the catalogue
• Assist with the checking of audio and e-books after receiving the relevant training
• Review new submissions and write reader’s reports on request