REMINDER: TDWP is Looking for a Assistant Editor

Just a quick reminder…

The Doctor Who Project is looking to fill the post of ASSISTANT EDITOR.

The Assistant Editor duties will include:

1. Work closely with the TDWP Range Editor and Editor.
2. Assists the Editor in soliciting new writers.
3. Edits written material to ensure proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
4. Works with writers to help fine tune their stories whether in style, direction, content, grammar, etc.
5. Ensures that submitted stories are complete, accurate, free of cliches or hidden meanings, makes sense, progresses in a logical fashion and in good taste.
6. May be called upon to represent TDWP at conventions, events, panels, online, etc.
7. Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate should have the following skills and qualifications:

1. Good editing skills.
2. Possess a good command of the English language; speaks and writes English fluently.
3. Should have had some prior experience with editing, preferably in editing fiction.
4. Familiar with Doctor Whoclassic series, its history, characters, etc.
5. The candidate should be imaginative, enthusiastic, open to new ideas, resourceful.
6. Must be able to meet and adhere to deadlines.
7. Be able to work well with others – team player.
8. Be able to take direction from others.

If you are interested in the above position, please reply to the post by outlining why you feel you would be the ideal candidate for the post.

Applicants are also asked to include a sample(s) of their writing in Word or PDF format.

To apply for this position, email Bob Furnell & Robert Mammone at jigsawpublications (@) yahoo.ca.

The deadline for applications is June 16, 2012.

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