Publication Quality Controller

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Publication Quality Controller (QC) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail and understand copy editing, format editing, and quality control, with a focus on integrated, sustainability, ESG, and annual reporting. The qc will be responsible for ensuring that our publications meet the highest standards of excellence before it is released to the public and that the books are error-free, professional-looking, and engaging. The qc is responsible for accurate, consistent, and correct content.

Key responsibilities:

• Copy editing/proofreading: Review and refine report content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, clarity, and conciseness. Ensure language consistency and adherence to the client's tone and brand guidelines.
• Format editing: Verify that all reports follow correct formatting, including layout, headings, fonts, tables, figures, and overall design. Collaborate with designers to ensure visual elements enhance the clarity and impact of the content.
• Quality control: Conduct thorough quality checks to ensure that all content is factually accurate, well-structured, and free of errors. Verify that report content is consistent with the approved copy received from our copywriters or the client.
• Content alignment: Work closely with project mangers and designers, to ensure content aligns with the client's strategic objectives, reporting standards, and sustainability frameworks.
• Consistency check: Maintain consistency in language, style, and format across multiple documents and versions. Ensure alignment with the client's brand voice and reporting guidelines.
• Feedback and revision: Provide constructive feedback to project managers to enhance the overall quality of the reports. Make revisions and suggest improvements where necessary.
• Deadline management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines. Coordinate with various teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Three-plus years of experience in sub-editing or copy editing, preferably within an integrated, sustainability, ESG, or annual reporting context.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and ESG reporting frameworks and standards (e.g. GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS S1 & S2).
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a keen eye for grammar, punctuation, style, and formatting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with project managers and designers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with content management and project management tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred skills:

• Experience in data verification and fact-checking for accuracy and reliability.
• Familiarity with digital reporting formats and tools.
• Knowledge of current trends in corporate sustainability, ESG practices, and integrated reporting.
• Experience in managing remote teams or working in a remote environment.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant work to jobs@libricom.com .Please include "Publication Quality Controller" in the subject line. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Posted on 12 May 09:01, Closing date 10 Jul