Summary:

We seek a highly motivated and experienced Foreign Curator to join our dynamic children's publishing house. The Foreign Curator will play a crucial role in selecting and evaluating foreign children's stories for publication, ensuring their suitability for our target audience. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of children's literature, strong editorial skills, and excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities:

Story Selection and Evaluation:

• Research and identify potential foreign children's stories for acquisition.
• Evaluate submitted manuscripts and proposals, assessing their literary merit, originality, and suitability for our target audience.

Editorial Guidance:

• Collaborate with authors, translators, and copy editors to ensure the accuracy and cultural appropriateness of texts.
• Suggest textual modifications to ensure the story resonates with young readers.
• Maintain high editorial standards and ensure the quality of published works.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Liaise with internal departments (translation, Arabic language, design, production) to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Participate in editorial meetings and contribute to the development of publishing strategies.
• Coordinate with the editorial team to ensure timely project completion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Literature, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in children's book publishing or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of children's literature.
• Strong editorial skills, including the ability to evaluate manuscripts, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high-quality writing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Passion for children's books and a commitment to fostering a love of reading in young audiences.