07 February 2011

Job Opening: Sub-Editor for Khanya College (South Africa)

Deadline: 14 February 2011

Vacancy for position of a Sub-Editor at Khanya College

Khanya College is an NGO based in Johannesburg. Learn more about Khanya College, its social
justice work and its various publications at www.khanyacollege.org.za. We have a vacancy for a
position of Sub-Editor

The deadline for applications is: 14th February.

Starting date: 1 March or 1 April (latest)

Please send motivation letter and cv to: coordination@khanyacollege.org.za

The duties of this position are:

1. To sub-edit all editorial and promotional copy, which includes:

• Correcting factual and language errors;
• Checking style and tone;
• Ensuring that all copy is as ‘reader-friendly’ as possible — i.e., easy to understand and a
pleasure to read;
• Inputting requested changes accurately;
• Localising copy where necessary;
• Watching out for inconsistencies, contradictions and repetitions;
• Helping to maintain the editorial standard of excellence.

2. To make sure each page has all the necessary elements, which includes:

• Checking layouts for consistency of slugs, fonts and general design style;
• Trimming copy to fit layouts;
• Writing captions;
• Checking that all necessary bylines, credits and taillines appear;
• Doing page numbers after book makeup;
• Helping the chief copy editor to compile the stockists list;
• Helping the chief copy editor write the contents page.

3. Support work of community and activist journalists. This will include:

• Helping activists improve their writing, especially from the vantage point of making the
work of the sub-editors easier
• Running writing workshops for activists
• Running internal Khanya workshops aimed at creating a house style.

Other duties

• It is a requirement for all staff to be involved in the marketing of the organisation.
• It is a requirement for all staff to travel in the course of their duties from time to time and
if necessary to make use of their own vehicles for this purpose.
• It is a requirement for staff to make themselves available for out of town travel from time
to time. This may take the form of local or international travel.
• Any other duties that may arise from time to time and may reasonably be expected from
an employee in your position

More information here.
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