Monitor Publications Ltd in Kampala, Uganda is in search of a Sub-Editor. The position reports to the Chief Sub-Editor and is responsible for editing stories, writing captions, placing pictures and writing headlines in conformity with journalistic ethics, editorial objectives and house style within set deadlines.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Checks and corrects editorial copy allocated by the Chief Sub-Editor for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, details, objectivity and spellings
- Subs copy to fit allocated space without distorting facts or dispensing with the salient points.
- Re-writes the copy as necessary for simplicity, clarity and style
- Writes or rewrites the appropriate headline for the copy, ensuring it reflects the overriding message of the story.
- Edits the pictures selected by the Chief Sub-Editor to fit the allocated space, and writes/rewrites appropriate caption taking care not to merely state the obvious details.
- Submits the edited copy to the Chief Sub-Editor within set deadlines.
- Designs the editorial pages as directed by the Chief Sub-Editor.
- Checks all headlines, captions, pictures, copy text and page logos and all other page elements to sign the pages within set deadlines.
- Checks the printed soft copy and corrects any errors and signs off the pages to go to press
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Basic University Degree and/or professional qualification in journalism.
- At least three years working experience
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment
- Proficiency in Word, Photoshop, Indesign and, preferably, Illustrator
- General knowledge of and an interest in local and world events
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number by 3rd August 2012 to: The Human Resource Manager, Monitor Publications Ltd. P.O.Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda. Or you can send an email to hr@ug.nationmedia.com
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: hr@ug.nationmedia.com
Website: http://ug.nationmedia.com
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