22 June 2011

Job Opening: Editor for Words' Worth Publishing (South Africa)

A boutique publishing house is looking for a corporate editor who knows how to turn a three-word client brief into a fully-fledged internal newsletter or magazine.

If you can read a client's mind, write copy that sings, panel-beat corporate-speak into entertaining reading and whip up an award-winning publication - all before lunch - then you might just be the person we need.

It's a tall order. Can you rise to the occasion?

Company Description

Words'worth is a niche publishing and communication agency that has been in operation for 20 years. We are known for our ability to turn incomprehensible copy into the most readable corporate message, whether the end-result be a printed publication, an advertisement or a website. Besides offering a turnkey traditional publishing service, words'worth has more recently become known for its integrated approach to communication, where electronic media tools play an important role alongside printed publications.

Requirements

* Journalism or communications degree
* A minimum of eight years' experience in an editorial environment
* Excellent writing skills, with an eye for design
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Analytical skills
* Service excellence
* Creativity and innovation
* Good project and time management skills

Advantageous

* Experience in social media and website content management.

Personal Skills/Attributes

* Results-driven
* Self-development
* Ability to work to strict deadlines
* Professionalism
* Assertiveness and persuasion
* Ability to work without continual supervision and guidance, i.e. using initiative
* The willingness and ability to remain focused under monthly pressure

City: Westcliffe - Johannesburg

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: Janet Marsden at janet@words-worth.co.za

For submissions: Janet Marsden at janet@words-worth.co.za

Website: http://www.words-worth.co.za/
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