Administrative & Editorial Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an organized Administrative & Editorial Assistant to support daily office operations and assist with manuscript processing at Mountype Publishing Limited. The role combines traditional admin duties with editorial tasks to ensure smooth workflow from submission to publication.

Key responsibilities

• Handle day‑to‑day administrative and clerical tasks, including managing office equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate communication between departments, authors, and external partners.
• Provide customer service support and respond to inquiries.
• Organise and maintain office files, records, and scheduling of meetings.
• Review submitted manuscripts, write evaluation reports, and assess market suitability.
• Perform first‑line proofreading, copy‑editing, and formatting following publishing guidelines.
• Coordinate manuscript workflow from editing through design, layout, printing, and final publication.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, English, Publishing, Journalism, Management or related field.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary (GHS 2,400 – 3,000).
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic publishing environment.
• Professional development in both administrative and editorial functions.