17 March 2011

Job Opening: Managing Editor for The Publishing Partnership (South Africa)

City: Cape Town

Job description

  • Provide input at book list meetings
  • Ensure writing, research and copy editing is of high quality and standard
  • Write features in style, vocabulary and content with and understanding of the top end luxury market.
  • Commissioning and compiling
  • Liaison with Art director and have understanding of visual demands and style of magazine.
  • Identify and pursue development and promotional opportunities
  • Adhere to production deadlines
  • Pages well trafficked
  • Adhere to clients changes and requests
  • Final sign off
  • Regular meeting with Client
  • Strategic planning to meet Client's need

Requirements

  • An excellent command of the English language
  • Proven written English language skills and ability to write features to magazine standards.
  • Excellent sub-editing skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Meticulous with an attention for detail
  • Ability to work in a small team
  • Advantageous
  • University degree in English advantageous

Contact details
Jolinda Kemp
The Publishing Partnership
+27 21 488 5919
jkemp@tppsa.co.za

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