Job Overview:  

• We are seeking meticulous and detail-oriented Typesetters to join our publishing team. The successful candidates will be responsible for arranging and formatting text and images, ensuring accuracy and consistency in book layouts, and producing high-quality publications that meet the company’s standards

Job Description

• Creatively format texts by applying appropriate font styles, sizes, and spacing, according to specifications to enhance readability and comprehension for readers.
• Artistically create layout designs for various publications, and strategically arranging text within columns, pages, and sections to ensure consistency in fonts and designs while adhering to the publisher’s branding guidelines.
• Diligently perform thorough proofreading to identify and correct typographical errors, grammatical mistakes, and formatting issues to ensure accuracy.
• Seamlessly incorporate visuals, graphics, and illustrations into the material to enrich the design and enhance the reader’s engagement.
• Carefully maintain accurate word breaks and spacing to achieve well-structured and neatly aligned columns.
• Effectively use typesetting software and desktop publishing tools, such as MS Word & CorelDraw to efficiently execute layout and formatting tasks.
• Actively collaborate with editors, graphic artists, and other publishing team members to ensure a smooth transition of design concepts into finished publications.

Qualification & Required Skills  

•  Applicants must be computer literate, proficient in the use of typesetting software and desktop publishing tools, and possess WAEC/NECO certificate.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word and CorelDraw is mandatory
• Possession of National Diploma (ND) in Computer Science, Office Management and Technology or any other related discipline with experience in desktop publishing will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years cognate experience in typesetting with a publishing company or in a related company
• Applicants must be detail-oriented, knowledgeable about fonts, and possess an understanding of graphic design.
• Not more than 35 years of age
• Ability to communicate in English Language
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good mannerism with high social skills, integrity and strength of character
• Applicants must be resident in Ibadan