Publishing Assistant

Noisy Streetss is looking for a Publishing Assistant (Grade 2) to join our editorial team.

To apply, send your CV and Cover Letter to [click apply].

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Company: Noisy Streetss Publishing

Reports to: Editor-in-Chief

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Hybrid/Physical as per office policy)

Application Deadline: January 12, 2026.

Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We will close the vacancy as soon as we find the ideal candidates, so we encourage early applications.

Role Overview: The Publishing Assistant is a vital engine room role at Noisy Streetss Publishing. You will provide direct editorial and administrative support to the Editor-in-Chief, ensuring that our manuscripts, author relationships, and inventory are managed with excellence. This is an entry-level position designed for someone who is eager to learn the “how-to” of the African publishing industry from the inside out.

Send your CV and a Cover Letter to [click apply].

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Associate Editor & Editor-in-Chief with proofreading, copy-editing, and formatting manuscripts.
• Monitor the submissions inbox, log new entries, and conduct initial vettings for the editorial team.
• Maintain an up-to-date directory of authors, managing correspondence and ensuring all contact data is accurate.
• Assist in tracking book inventory, managing distribution logs, and ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately.
• Organise meetings, take minutes, and manage the editorial calendar to ensure all project deadlines are met.
• Act as the primary monitor for all publishing social media accounts, ensuring we engage with our audience and respond to queries.
• Along with the digital manager, draft engaging captions, monitor literary trends, and ensure our digital presence reflects the Noisy Streetss Publishing brand.
• Participate in work training sessions to master publishing software, industry trends, and the specific “Noisy Streetss Publishing” service model.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a 2:1 (Upper Second Class) degree from a reputable university. First Class graduates are strongly preferred.
• Degree in Literature, English, Mass Communication, or Law preferred.
• A demonstrable interest in African literature and the contemporary publishing market.
• Impeccable command of the English language (written and spoken).
• Good with social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok) and an understanding of how to engage a literary community online.
• Exceptional organisational skills

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