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Al Marji’ Publications


Al Marji’ Publications is a publishing house responsible for producing and designing magazines, guides, electronic media and other outsourced material. The Editor should lead the translation, proofreading and design team. The Editor should be bilingual in both Arabic and English and the ability to use social media.

The Editor will be responsible for the development and production of quality products by:

• Taking into account the target readership for each publication, with attention to tone, readability, cultural references, etc…

• Coming up with innovative angles and titles for articles.

• Ensuring a “Jordanised”/Arab angle to articles.

• Ensuring consistency in style (guidelines) and format (branding) specific to each project.

• Ensuring correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

• Comparing English texts to translated Arabic ones

• Adhering to style guidelines and editorial policies as per the publication being worked on.

• Updating the style and branding guidelines when needed.

• Fact-checking and background research: articles need to be sent to the original writers to check the translation

• Looking out for plagiarized material.

• Adhering to deadlines: work should be edited on the same day it is received and sent to the publisher for review. Please look at flow chart

• Reviewing designed articles (same day received), black and white draft (one day -should be ready 15/month) and blue print (one day). We should be ready to print by 20/month.

• Reflecting corrections by working with designer. The Editor has input on design.
• Purchasing suitable images for work edited.

• Working daily on our social media platforms.

• Writing articles.

Coordination:

• Tracking work sent to the translator and proofreader (per flow chart).

• Tracking work sent to the designer and daily input (design of 8 articles/day)


• Sending articles back to writers for their input and ensuring that they respond within two days.

• Discussing plans and ideas with the publisher prior to each meeting.

• Managing partnerships

Please send your CV to HR@almarjipublications.com

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