22 May 2013

Mail & Guardian is looking for a Freelance Online Sub-Editor (South Africa)

Deadline: 7 June 2013

You must be available at a day's notice and not have a full-time job.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
  • Select and process pictures from news agencies
  • Edit agency or original M&G articles and other content for style and sense
  • Craft headlines, blurbs and captions
  • Publish articles and pictures using the M&G Online content management system
  • Write original copy for the M&G Online on occasion
  • Upload and publish articles and pictures from the M&G newspaper using the M&G Online content management system
  • Be able to work when contacted at short notice
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Appropriate post-matric qualification
  • At least two years' experience as a sub-editor
  • Online sub-editing experience would be an advantage
  • An excellent knowledge of media law and ethics
  • First-class English language skills
  • A firm grasp of current affairs, both local and international
  • Net-savvy
CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPETENCIES:
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and passionate
  • Ability to quickly assimilate and apply the M&G's style
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
  • Strong analytical ability
Email your CV and covering letter to Adrian Ephraim.

Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 14 days after closing of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Questions/ applications: adriane@mg.co.za (subject: Weekend site editor job application)

Website: http://mg.co.za
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