15 May 2011

Job Opening: Sub-Editor/ Rewriter for SARIE Magazine (Media24, South Africa)

Deadline: 20 May 2011

SARIE magazine has a vacancy for a sub-editor / rewriter in its Cape Town office. The post is available immediately.

Responsibilities

• Editing and rewriting of especially fashion and beauty text, as well as writing of relevant features, where necessary - digital and also for the main magazine
• Headlining (lively headings) and accurate proofreading
• The suitable candidate must ensure that copy flow meets demanding production deadlines

Requirements

The successful candidate must

• Be fully competent in written and spoken Afrikaans and English
• Have spent at least 3 years as a sub-editor / rewriter at a newspapers and/or a magazine
• Have specific interest in fashion, beauty and international trends
• Have an excellent general knowledge
• Have an eye for detail
• Be able to prove his/her skills as a copy writer / rewriter / sub-editor / translator
• Have thorough knowledge of InDesign
• Think conceptually and have a good organisational ability
• Have good people skills and the ability to take the lead where necessary
• Also be a good team player
• Be able to work under deadline pressure and be willing to work after hours

Please note that if you have not heard from us by 27 May 2011, you should regard your application as unsuccessful. In terms of its employment equity guidelines Media24 aims to provide equal opportunities. Send all CVs, together with a cover letter, to mmorkel@sarie.com

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: mmorkel@sarie.com

For submissions: mmorkel@sarie.com

Website: http://www.sarie.com/
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