INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS CAPE DAILY VOICE ENGLISH SUB-EDITOR
The Daily Voice has a vacancy for an English Sub-Editor who will be required to:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Sub-edit and re-write copy
* Check spelling and grammar and amend copy as required
* Check for any possible legal errors in the copy
* Ensure consistency in story
PREFERRED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* At least two years' newsroom experience in sub-editing or reporting
* Have good English writing skills with proficiency in grammar, spelling and article structure.
* Have knowledge of Daily Voices' language style, i.e. Cape slang
* Knowledge of Quark Copydesk is an advantage
* Be prepared to work long hours
* Be prepared to work evening and weekend shifts
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:
* Sense of humour is essential
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work well and without fault under pressure
* Ability to work accurately to deadline with minimum supervision
* Good communication skills is essential
This appointment will be made in line with the Daily Voice's employment equity plan.
Applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae to: Lucien Jacobs, Human Resources Department, Newspaper House, 122 St Georges Mall, Cape Town, PO Box 56 or fax to 021 - 488 4098, e-mail: lucien.jacobs@inl.co.za
Closing date for applications is Friday, January 14, 2011
If you have not been contacted within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
More information here.
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