10 December 2010

Vacancy: Sub-Editors for Independent Newspapers, South Africa

INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS - CAPE SUB-EDITOR

Independent Production IP, the busy sub-editing department that serves 15 titles in the Independent Newspapers, has a vacancy for an experienced, energetic and ambitious sub-editor in Cape Town.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

* Ensure readable and clean final copy for publication
* Be adept at writing bright, creative headlines
* Be confident in handling copy ranging news briefs and page leads to opeds and features

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* At least three years newspaper subbing experience
* Have an excellent command of the English language and wide general knowledge
* The ability to design attractive news and feature pages using QuarkXPress and experience with the Atex editorial system will be an advantage.
* The successful applicant will be required to work MondaysFridays 7am-3.30pm.

COMPETENCIES:

* Work quickly and accurately
* Have the ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadline
* Be meticulous and pay careful attention to detail.

This appointment will be made in line with the Independent Newspapers 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, P.O. Box 56, Cape Town or fax 021 488 4181 or email: lucien.jacobs@inl.co.za Closing date for applications is Friday, 17th December 2010. If you have not been contacted within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful OM1212498227

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