As part of our ten-year anniversary celebration, Emotion Press, a reputable Nigerian publishing and PR firm is organizing a one-week leadership training to be facilitated by transformational leadership expert and Pastor, Franklin Obiagwu. We strongly believe that if our youths scattered across the different sectors of the economy are armed with the needed leadership skills, Nigeria has a higher prospect of achieving its potentials to the fullest.
The most recent author of The Book of Values, Mr. Obiagwu, is a Lagos-based Pastor, sales trainer, and leadership expert with many years of coaching experience. He continues to work as a consultant with top corporate firms such as Lead Way Assurance, International Association of African Authors, among others.
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The Intensive training which will run from the 19th of April, 2021 to the 23rd of April 2021, is sponsored by Emotion Press. The sponsorship will only cover the cost of tuition and certificate. ALL participants are expected to pay for the course material. Interested candidates are expected to register via this link:https://forms.gle/pVtAqnBHEMkiHx1D9

Location: Ibadan

Duration: 3 Months

Job Description
We are looking for motivated, detailed and dedicated fresh graduates who are eager to learn about book publishing and to be part of a small and creative team.

Selected candidates will help out in the editorial, design and sales team.
The desired time commitment is thirty hours a week; between 10am to 4pm each weekday.
This internship does offer monthly monetary compensation.

Responsibilities

Editorial:
Assisting with proofreading manuscripts, page layouts, making advances/sample copies and meeting with prospective authors

Design:
Assist designers with preliminary page set-up, font and format selection and other creative duties.

Sales:
Assist with sales reports, handling job orders. branding strategies, as well as content for website, Assist with social networking (Facebook, Twitter LinkedIn,etc..).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to info@emotionpress.com.ng

SUMMARY:
Emotion Press Group is seeking an energetic Editor to edit up to 20 books a year. Candidate should be interested in working with high-profile authors geared towards a commercial audience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide excellent care to Emotion Press' authors.
Identify and pursue potential project ideas and collaborative partners as directed by author.
Make presentations as needed for sales conferences and other company meetings.
Creative: Editor will provide editorial letters and line edits; participate in titling and cover design process; write fact sheets, cover, and catalog copy; create metadata.
Schedule Management: Editor will execute on-time preparation of suggested revisions from outline to final draft; work with the team and key departments to make sure each book meets prepublication milestones.
Interdepartmental coordination: To support editorial projects and initiatives, Editor will maintain communications and relationships with all key departments, including Managing Editorial, Production, Design, Legal, Sales, Marketing, Subsidiary Rights, Finance, Publicity, and UK partners.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

2-5 years’ experience in trade book publishing.
Proven editorial skills in shaping crime, mystery, and thriller manuscripts, including fiction and drama.
In-depth knowledge of the retail landscape—trade, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, online.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication—verbal and written-skills.
Experience working with a Digital Asset Management system a plus.
Proven ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail.

Qualified candidates should forward their CVs and Cover letters to Omojojolo@gmail.com on or before 4pm 25th of February, 2019.

A fast growing publishing firm in Ibadan is recruiting for the following roles:


Marketing/Publicity Officer
Responsibilities:
Assist with developing the marketing & publicity strategy for the firm
• Implement the marketing & publicity strategy
• Identify and meet with prospective clients
• Organise monthly book reading events
• Represent the company at book fairs and other outreach events
• Manage inquiries and orders from clients (by email, phone and in person)
• Manage the updates of the company’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, blog, e-newsletter)
Qualifications and Experience
The Ideal Candidate Must:
• Have at least an HND
• Speak and write English well (Will be asked for writing samples)
• Have at least 1 – 2 years of professional/demonstrable experience in marketing/publicity, preferably in the media/publishing industry
• Comfortable using computers, productivity applications (such as Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, e.t.c)
• Proficiency using social media tool (especially Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress and Mailchimp)

Working Conditions:
• Work weeks are 5 days weekly, 8.30am – 5.30pm and at least one weekend a month
• May be assigned tasks with changing priorities



Salary: Competitive
Role: Full time
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria. (Preferably, the candidate should be able to stay two days of the week in Lagos)

Interested persons should address their applications with CVs within one (1) week of the publication of this advertisement to: omiyebooks@gmail.com. Please be informed that mails that are not addressed properly will not be attended to.

Assistant Graphic Artiste
Responsibilities
- The Graphic designer will be responsible for all the graphic designs, developing concepts, graphics and layouts for books & illustrations, basic animations and web design and management.
- You must be highly motivated and adventurous with experience and fanatical passion for graphic design with a keen eye for details.

Responsibilities
- Create astonishing graphic designs including book production layouts.
- Create and manage all published content (images, video and written) from the publishing team.
- Monitor and manage the company’s online shop design, content upload and product entries.
- Oversee design (Facebook Timeline cover, profile pictures, thumbnails, ads, landing pages, Twitter profile, and blog) for the literacy campaign.
- Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size, Knowledge, skills and experience
- Conceptual creativity: ability to think in abstract terms.
- Outstanding design skills in Photoshop, InDesign, Fireworks, adobe illustrator CorelDraw, etc.
- Excellent research and fact-finding skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines while delivering quality results.


Minimum Requirements
An OND degree in any relevant field.

Application Closing Date
December 23, 2018.
Industry
Marketing and Advertising, Design, and Graphic Design
Employment type
Full-time
Interested persons should address their applications with CVs within one (1) week of the publication of this advertisement to: omiyebooks@gmail.com. Please be informed that mails that are not addressed properly will not be attended to.

We are a Nigerian book publishing/ PR firm strongly bent on projecting the future ones. We are presently seeking the service of a Business Development Executive at our head office in Ibadan.

Responsibilities

Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Arrange business meetings with existing and prospective clients.
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role.
•Experience in customer support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
• Proficiency in Communication in English
• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build a perfect rapport with clients
• Time management and planning skills

Age Requirement: Not more than 29 years of age.

To apply:
interested persons should send soft copy of CV and credentials via mail to: emotionpress2011@gmail.com

Application closes: 4pm, Wednesday September 5, 2018

The Publishing Academy, Nigeria is a newly established publishing school at Ibadan. It is strongly bent at introducing young Nigerian graduates to the rudiments of the book trade. Candidates will taught over four weekends starting from the end of July 2018 and afterwards posted to a book publishing house for a six week internship.


It is our aim to create numerous employment opportunities for the Nigerian youths in the country's book industry through the publishing school. We understand the present economic plight of our young graduates and as a result, the management has resolved to offer scholarships to candidates who are able to convince us of their interest in the course and are sincerely unable to meet up with the financial demands.

Interested candidates are to follow this link - http://publishingacademy.org/scholarships-and-tuition/ - to apply. Application for the scholarship position will close as soon as the slots are taken.

Do you on a regular basis have this strange fever, this hunger for books? Are you a Nigerian university undergraduate? Do you have the leadership skills to run a book club in your school?

Yes?!

Emotion Press is a Nigerian book publishing firm established in 2011 to project the future ones. We are presently in need of youth ambassadors to lead our literary activities in Nigerian universities.

Rewards

- Monthly allowance and commission

- Free books, gift bags and chocolates. *winks

- Free tickets to our workshops and events

- Many other surprises.


Interested bookaholics should send us their CV and a Letter of Introduction via emotionbookclub@gmail.com. The subject of the email must be the name of your school, followed by 'Ambassador'. For example, Unibadan Ambassador

Emotion Press is a publishing and public relations outfit with headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. Since 2011, Emotion Press, under its Omojojolo and BookRepublic imprints has created reliable platforms for young emerging authors to have their publishing dreams fulfilled. Its book industry magazine -www.bookrepublic.com.ng - continues to enjoy both local and international followership.

Emotion Press is presently looking for full time Deputy managing editor, based in Ibadan,Nigeria.
What you’ll do:
The Deputy Managing Editor will help lead and manage our publishing unit and newsroom, working with our editors and journalists to break news, develop sourcing and beats, and produce longer, more in-depth features and profiles. You’ll assign stories, provide mentorship, edit copy, advise on headlines and framing, and help manage publishing schedules.
You will represent Emotion Press and its imprints as an editorial leader at industry events, on TV and radio, and at our conferences. And — depending on your interest level — you’d be encouraged to maintain a reporting beat during some of your time, or write analysis or opinion pieces.
Requirements:
• At least two years of media, book publishing or journalism experience as a reporter and/or editor.
• A proven track record in book publishing
• The ability to write clean copy and edit to Emotion Press’ style guide.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work mostly independently, with support and input from editors and colleagues.
• A creative, collaborative spirit; comfort trying new ideas, knowing some won’t work.
• The ability to work from our Ibadan office most days.
• Some evening and weekend work, and some travel.
• Must not be more than 30 years of age

Bonus points for:
• Leadership experience
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, samples of your work, and a link to an online presence — blog, podcast, Twitter stream, etc. — that you’re proud of.
Email Address: omojojolo@gmail.com
Application Deadline: June 11, 2018

We are looking for a marketing and publicity officer to work alongside the Publisher to drive trade and consumer awareness and sales of our books and online magazine.

Key responsibilities include:
• Developing and implementing trade and consumer marketing and publicity plans for key titles
• Pitching for features and review coverage including writing targeted feature ideas and press releases
• Creating and maintaining relevant trade and consumer press lists
• Maintaining and developing personal media contacts and relationships
• Utilising digital and social marketing sites to promote our books and authors
• Organising competitions and reader offers
• Establishing and maintaining good author relationships
• Arranging and promoting book launches, author signings and workshops where appropriate
• Organising and supplying showcards, posters, flyers and adverts
• Helping to produce material for trade sales conferences
• Uploading title information and images to the omojojolo website, Amazon and Nielsen PubWeb
• Keeping author information and product descriptions updated
• Resolving any data feed issues

The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:
• Proven experience in a similar role in book publishing
• Ability to deliver campaigns across print and online media
• Creative and resourceful approach to implementing marketing and publicity campaigns
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write accurate and engaging copy for target audience
• An eye for design and confidence to brief designers
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, InDesign and Keynote or PowerPoint
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritize and manage own workload
• Ability to work flexibly, on own initiative and as part of a team

The position is full-time and will initially be based in Ibadan, Nigeria. If you think you meet the criteria, please email your CV and covering letter to emotionpress2011@gmail.com on or before March 15, 2018.

An Assistant Editor, ideally with one year of experience in publishing, is necessary to support the editorial Division’s acquisitions program undertaken by independent acquisitions editors, supporting authors, guiding manuscripts to delivery, drawing up contracts, communicating with staff and Delegates, and helping the Division to hit sales projections for the FY as well as acquisitions targets.

Headquarters/Office Location: Ibadan, Nigeria

Job Responsibilities:

The Assistant Editor is involved in virtually every aspect of the editorial process, from screening submissions, to taking delivery of manuscripts, to dealing with authors and colleagues in production, marketing, and publicity.
• Organize, screen, and assist in evaluating proposals and manuscripts under consideration; contact and coordinate outside reviewers of material; acknowledge, thank, and pay outside reviewers.
• Assist in preparing proposals for approval at publishing committee meetings; prepare Delegates’ Notes; prepare contracts for approved proposals; process signed contracts.
• Proactively manage titles under contract, maintaining regular contact with authors to monitor progress, offer advice, update databases, and arrange for any necessary post-contract review of materials.
• Prepare “New book announcements” – documents providing descriptions and selling points for all new titles which are used by the Marketing function.
• Assist in drafting of copy and reports on selected topics and books; perform editorial work on selected manuscripts. Assist with book cover design, permissions clearance, and solicitation of book endorsements as necessary.
• Occasional attendance at conferences and author events.
• Assist with additional publicity and marketing activities on some titles, if needed.
• Coordinate with other departments—content operations, marketing, publicity, publications, and customer service as required.

Job Requirements:
• BA/BS required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong time management and organizational skills essential
• Strong background in Literature required.
• Excellent typing and computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage several assignments and track multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be eager to learn, a self-starter, and detail oriented
• Experience of literary book editing desired

Application Deadline: March 16, 2018

Please send in a Cover Letter, alongside your CV to emotionpress2011@gmail.com.

PS: It is mandatory that you send in a cover letter alongside your CV. Also endeavour to make the subject of the mail: APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT EDITOR.

Our client, a fast growing Satellite TV Dealer based in Ibadan, Oyo State is looking for an enthusiastic Sales Representative to contribute in generating sales for their company.

Job Summary: The incumbent of this position shall take the client through the products and services offered by the company until the execution of the sale; Build business by identifying and prospecting clients;


Responsibilities for the Sales Job

Identifies business opportunities by prospecting different clients via telephone
Book appointments with corporate and individual clients; visit them in their offices to present the company’s products.
Carry out product demonstration to clients and brief them about the location, benefits, price and modes of payment.
Follow up prospects till execution of the sale and after sale service.
Researching and developing new ways of sourcing new clients; identifying institutions that have groups and approach them for demonstration.
Handle correspondences and inquiries through email, phones or face to face.
Assist the customer service officer in marketing during events.
Follow up with payments by clients sourced by self.
Create a good relationship with clients by providing support, information and guidance
Maintain and update clients database contacts and status of ongoing sales
Generate sales plan reports, challenges and achievements; daily, weekly and monthly.

Qualifications for the Sales Job

- Secondary School Leaver [WAEC or SSCE Holder]
- Must be based in Ibadan, Oyo state
- Ability to learn about products and services and describe/explain them to prospects
- Excellent commercial acumen coupled with a business development track record
- Ability to drive account performances whilst delivering cost effective results
- Self-motivated, flexible and open to change.
- A natural communicator with excellent negotiation, persuasive, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Highly driven with enthusiasm to meet high sales targets and to cope under demanding pressure.
- Trustworthy, professional and reliable when dealing with confidential information.
Business related qualification
Proficiency in computer skills; MS Office


Interested Applicants should send their CVs to Olaniyibooks09@gmail.com

Hello Hope. Please drop me a mail via bookrepublicng@gmail.com. I might have a writing job for you.