Job Vacancy: Copy Editor for Oprah Magazine (Cape Town, South Africa)

O, The Oprah Magazine South Africa is a catalyst that helps confident, intelligent and affluent women "live their best life!" With an emphasis on personal growth, it engages and addresses every aspect of a woman's life – the material, intellectual and emotional. Every month O magazine creates an intimate conversation with its readers, and, in the process, places self-acceptance centre stage. O emphasises spiritual growth and reminds women that the real goal is becoming more of who they really are.

COPY EDITOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Editing editorial and promotional copy, correcting errors, checking facts and amending style and grammar usage as per in-house guidelines.
• Writing or re-imagining headings, captions and intros on pages.
• Checking layout for consistency of all elements, fonts and general style.
• Researching all facts, so as to prevent factual errors (names, telephone numbers, stats, and so on).
• Inputting requested changes accurately and timeously.
• Localising copy where necessary.
• Eradicating inconsistencies, contradictions and repetition.
• Compiling the Shop Guide, together with the editorial assistant, and the Contents page.
• Editing and fact-checking all articles for online publication.
• Correcting published errors on oprahmag.co.za via the content management system.
• Helping to maintain an editorial standard of excellence.
• Inputting page numbers on final irises, after book make-up
• Liaising with the promo department to facilitate client requests and ensure all promos are signed off.
• Working with the Chief Copy Editor and Managing Editor in preparing documents for repro, marking up errors on irises and working through final corrections with the art department.
• Ensure the mock-up board is always up-to-date.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least two years’ experience as a Copy Editor or editing experience
• Superb general knowledge and a deep love for the English language.
• Must be a perfectionist: a meticulous stickler for detail.
• Excellent knowledge of syntax and grammar.
• Sensitivity to tone – editing entails fashioning copy into a coherent, recognisably O piece.
• Ability to rewrite clumsy or laborious copy without losing the writer’s voice.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organisational skills – must be thorough, systematic and focused.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Word, e-mail and the Internet.
• Must love reading and find the editing process exciting.
• Previous experience working for a magazine or any other publishing business is a definite plus.

Candidates looking to write articles for magazines should note that this position requires very little writing.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply via Associated Magazine's career site

Website: www.assocmags.co.za/

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