Highbury Safika Media (Pty) Ltd is looking for a copy editor to join a team of three others working on a growing range of lifestyle magazines. The successful candidate should have at least two years experience in a similar environment.
Key Performance Areas are as follows:
• Copy-editing stories from text documents through to print-ready layouts, ensuring correct grammar, style and tone
• Thorough fact checking of all copy
• Writing catchy headings, captions and intros
• Cutting and tracking copy to fit page layouts
• Proofreading advertorial copy
• Contributing to the in-house style guide
• Maintaining the high editorial standard of the magazines
Applications and closing date:
Please email a motivation letter (max 200 words) along with your CV, outlining what makes you suitable for this position. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to take a copy-editing test.
Closing date for applications: 15 August 2011
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful.
Requirements
• Three-year tertiary qualification in English, journalism, media or communications
• A love of the English language (and all its idiosyncrasies)
• A proficient writer and a stickler for detail
• The ability to work under pressure and a willingness to work overtime when necessary
• A proactive and motivated self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility
• At least two years experience in a publishing environment and knowledge of InDesign
City: Foreshore - Cape Town
Via: bizcommunity.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: vacancies@hsm.co.za
For submissions: vacancies@hsm.co.za
Website: http://www.hsm.co.za/
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