23 January 2011

Freelance Editor Wanted by TE Trade Events (South Africa)

Type: Contract 3 months

City: Johannesburg

Job description

TE Trade Events, publisher and events organiser, is looking for an editor for a three month contract period.

The person will be required to perform the following duties during this period of employment:

  • Editing content for the the publication and marketing department;
  • Researching and writing content for the publication and sourcing visuals to complement the features;
  • Liaising directly with the suppliers and key players in the industry;
  • paginating the publication;
  • Working closely with the art director to check and approve all proofs before going to print;
  • Covering the exhibitions in the publication;
  • Assisting the sales team when necessary;
  • Adhering to deadlines.

Requirements

  • At least two years experience in the role as editor
  • A degree in journalism
  • Excellent writing and editing skills

Personal Skills/Attributes

  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Someone who can think outside the box
  • Diligent and hard working
  • Can multitask and work under pressure
  • Outgoing, friendly personality - able to interact with clients regularly

Contact details

Sally Harvey
TE Trade Events
+27 11 781 5970
sally@probeauty.co.za

More information here.
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