Manager Book Publications & Outreach

Opportunity Information

The Role

ITA is hiring a Manager Book Publications & Outreach, based in Lahore or Islamabad, to lead its children's book publishing cycle and drive the promotion, distribution and uptake of its titles.

•Plan and oversee the full publishing cycle of children's storybooks and reading materials, from concept note to printed book •Coordinate the annual call for manuscripts and sample illustrations and facilitate review and selection •Organise and facilitate writers' and illustrators' workshops, mentoring sessions and follow-ups •Work with writers, illustrators and editors to finalise manuscripts and illustrations •Coordinate final layout, design and pre-press preparation with designers •Liaise with printers on specifications, proofing and production quality and delivery •Maintain publishing documentation, design archives and metadata for all titles •Develop and execute outreach and promotion plans to build awareness and demand among schools, libraries, parents and partners •Plan and manage distribution of books to project schools, libraries and partners and expand reach to new networks •Develop catalogues, brochures, digital content and social media assets with the design team •Build relationships with booksellers, distributors, the National Book Foundation and other channels •Maintain digital and physical inventory of published titles and document stock movement •Plan and lead ITA's presence at book fairs, exhibitions, school events and reading festivals •Facilitate capacity building for local writers, illustrators and publishers •Ensure storybooks meet agreed quality standards and support book leveling and categorisation tools •Monitor the use of ITA titles in classroom libraries and community spaces and gather feedback •Ensure adherence to ITA and partner branding and copyright policies •Contribute to planning, budgeting and forecasting for publishing activities and track expenses •Prepare progress reports, workshop summaries and documentation for donors and internal learning

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements