PROOFREADING AND COPY EDITING:
- Ensure correct spelling, punctuation and accuracy of our catalogue, website and other marketing material
- Review content, fact-check information, price-lists and raise concerns about inconsistent information
- Correct spelling mistakes, grammatical errors and confirm that revised proofs are correct and changes have been made
- Proof and verify that final output is complete and accurate
- Work on a variety of different publishing formats, such as, but not limited to catalogue, flyers and website
- Produce and work to a style check-list to ensure consistency in hyphenation, capitalisation and formatting of references
- Facilitation to create and maintain a ‘house style’
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- A minimum of 3+ years’ working experience in proofing/copy editing in publishing, journalism or other related areas
- Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word and Adobe Indesign
- Must be able to work in a structured fast paced studio with very tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate at all levels – both verbal and written
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent planning, organizational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work well under pressure – independently as well as in a team
- High stress tolerance with great resilience and of an adaptable nature
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via HomeChoice's careers website
Website: http://www.homechoiceholdings.co.za/
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