Editor and Publications Specialist

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for manage materials copyright developing policies plans and directs editorial activities and assists staffcustomers in selecting and preparing material for publication in magazines journals and related publications. Establish production schedules solve publication problems Writes routine copy does layout designs and produces brochures newsletters posters advertisements and departmental publications. Reads and evaluates material submitted for publication consideration and perform related editorial duties. Ensure compliance to QF communications policies and procedures and legal policies. Also promote publications through various ways. Manage the relation with local regional and international publications houses journals and related conferences upon requirement.

Key Result Areas

Formulates policy plans coordinates and directs editorial activities and prepare material for publication in magazines journals house organs and related publications including epublications Confers with executives department heads and staff to formulate policy coordinate editorial and publications activities establish production schedules solve publication problems and discuss makeup plans and changes.
Determines theme of issue and gathers related material
Writes articles editorials reviews and other material.
Reads and evaluates material submitted for publication consideration and provide advice
Secures graphic material from picture sources and works with graphic designer and photographers to produce pictures and illustrations.
Personally interviews individuals when required and attends gatherings to obtain items for publication verify facts and clarify information.
Conducts research and other editorial duties
Organizes material plans overall and individual page layouts and selects type.
Reviews final proofs and approves or makes changes
perform related editorial duties
Prepare news or public relations releases special brochures and similar materials.
Prepare rewrite and edit copy to improve readability or supervise others who do this work.
Verify facts dates and statistics using standard reference sources
Develop story or content ideas considering reader or audience appeal
Oversee publication production including artwork layout computer typesetting and printing ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
Read evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content style or organization or publication.
Monitor newsgathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources such as press releases telephone contacts radio television wire services and other reporters
Arrange for copyright permissions
Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically indicating page or chapter location.
Support communications and community programs projects
Oversee the production for QNL suite of publications from inception and story development to design and printing in collaboration with other departments.
Write and edit content for QNL electronic newsletter and products e.g. Facebook twitter in conjunction with the communications plan
Draw up timelines for producing a publication advise on copy editing and translation and obtain quotations for design and print to help prepare budgets
Maintain copies of publications in library and archives
Maintain and update guidelines for planning producing and disseminating publications and resources incorporating lessons learnt
Write edit and proof read a range of products and projects
Monitor new trends in publications production and dissemination to support the development of high quality effective communications

المهارات

Master degree in literature Arabic or English. Or master degree in journalismcommunications.
Bachelor degree with major coursework in Journalism publications management marketing communicationsmedia relations.
5 years relevant working experience in journalism publications marketing or communications.
Arabic and English fluent.
Excellent interpersonal skills able to relate to people from various geographic and economic backgrounds.
Superior writing editing and grammatical skills.
Familiarity with publications practices and related tools and software.
Advanced knowledge in MS office required
Ability to multitask prioritize work effectively in fastpaced deadline ordinated environment.
Ability to organize and present issues in clear concise and logical manner.
Knowledge and interest in electronic development and distribution of print content.
Detail oriented highly organized

وصف الشركة

Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development is a private chartered nonprofit organization founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa AlThani Emir of Qatar. Guided by the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people Qatar Foundation aims to develop that potential through a network of centers devoted to progressive education research and community welfare.