05 August 2012

Job Opening: Senior Editor for Cape Media (Cape Town, South Africa)

A leading business-to-business magazine publishing house, is looking for a dynamic senior sub-editor to lead the subbing team across all the company's niche titles in its Rondebosch office. Our ideal candidate is an experienced, accurate and precise sub-editor with an excellent command of the English language. Working closely with (and reporting to) the managing editor, the senior sub-editor will be part of a vibrant and busy production team, ensuring all copy is efficiently and accurately prepared for print.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Editing copy for grammar, spelling and style
  • Fitting copy and checking for typographical errors
  • Rewriting articles
  • Meticulous proofreading

REQUIREMENTS:
  • A journalism/media or linguistics tertiary qualification.
  • Excellent command of the English language.
  • Good headline and blurb writing skills.
  • Work quickly and accurately in a pressurised and competitive environment.
  • Ensure highly readable, clean and compelling final copy for publication.
  • Be meticulous and pay careful attention to detail.
  • A minimum of five years' magazine sub-editing experience.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Have good communication and organisational skills.

Only applicants meeting all the above requirements will be considered. Submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae to: The Managing Editor: Lindsay King, e-mail Lindsay.king@capemedia.co.za. Ref: CMC Senior Sub-editor. Closing date for applications is Friday, 10 August 2012 at 2pm. If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date of this advertisement please consider that your application has been unsuccessful.

Via: bizcommunity

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: Lindsay.king@capemedia.co.za

Website: http://capemedia.co.za/
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