Highbury Safika Media (Pty) Ltd is looking for a managing editor to work on a new monthly men's lifestyle magazine and quarterly travel magazine. The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in a similar publishing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Contributing content ideas for the magazine
• Assisting the editor with writing briefs and commissioning features
• Writing features and other content as required
• Liaising with the copy editing, design and repro departments
• Liaising with freelance writers and following up on their progress
• Liaising with the client
• Proofreading features 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
• Editing supplements and bumper issues
• Drawing up and maintaining editorial progress and budget reports for the magazine and supplements
• Ensuring the smooth production of the magazine from concept through to print
• Maintaining the high editorial standard of the magazine
REQUIREMENTS:
• Three-year tertiary qualification in English, journalism or media studies
• A proficient writer and copy editor
• 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
• A minimum of two years experience in a publishing environment and knowledge of InDesign
Please email a motivation letter (max 200 words) along with your CV (PDF format preferred), outlining what makes you suitable for this position. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to take a writing and copy-editing test. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries/ submissions: vacancies@hsm.co.za
Website: http://www.hsm.co.za
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