Writer/Proof Reader

About Midas Project

Creating a sustainable future in the educational and social enterprise sector entails meeting up with the challenges of a fast-changing and unpredictable globalized world through innovations. Midas Project is a next-generation technology development startup that focuses on driving innovation in education sector and helping to create, nurture and develop social enterprises.

It allows for sharing of African stories and a social support system, via its hub initiative. We are a community of social innovators leveraging technology to proffer solutions to societal problems.

Job Description:

The Writer/Proofreader will write and read a proof copy of a text and detect and mark up any errors or queries regarding grammar, spelling, punctuation, style or accuracy. Also carries out research, fact-finding and build content write-ups within giving context. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Writing, editing and proofreading text

- Read and evaluate written text for grammatical and typographical error

- Research, writing, editing, fact-checking, adapting and rewriting contents

- Liaise with editors to determine the composition of specific texts in a document

- Compare typeset proofs against original copy to identify errors or omission

- Use word processors and other specialized software to make changes on typeset documents

- Evaluate the dimensions of page elements such as images, text spacing and positioning to ensure they conform to set specifications

- Researching and developing contacts

- Ensure page numbers are in the right order and not repeated or omitted

- Analyze documents to ensure chapter titles match list of contents

- Use symbols which are standard and recognized by printing and publishing companies

- Mark corrections highlighted by editors/authors and ensure they reflect on the master set proof

- Rephrase written text to ensure document structure and content are consistent

- Stay abreast with grammatical development as well as new terminologies in a language

- Ensure illustrations are suitably captioned and referenced

- Contact authors directly to clarify grammatical inconsistencies related to style and text choice

- Forward proofread materials for approval and publication

- Ensure all writing project is completed within set time constraints.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- A first degree with second class upper and above in a discipline relevant to the position

- Post-graduate certification will be a plus

- Excellent grasp of English language with good communication skill

- Creative and innovative thinker and planner

- Confident in producing work across multiple platforms

- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

- Self-motivated and self-directed

- Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment

- Strict adherence to company policies and style

- Ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be a problem-solver

- At least two years of full-time, professional writing experience in a publishing house or similar organization 

- Experience in developing sources and pitching ideas.

Added Advantage: 

- Young candidate with good research skill encouraged

- Multi-country education or work experience with diversity in function

- A Nigeria lover or neutral