Job Vacancy: Sub-Editor at Red24 (South Africa)

red24 is the preferred option in global security assistance for both corporate members and affiliate partners. Our team has an unparalleled reputation for providing a comprehensive range of security solutions to corporate members wanting to minimise the risks to their personnel, operations and profitability, and to affiliates wanting to add a truly unique benefit to their product or service.

JUNIOR SUB-EDITOR (Cape Town)

This role will be based in Cape Town, RSA. The junior sub-editor is required to assist the senior editor to ensure the proper presentation and delivery of all outgoing content from the company. This will entail proofreading and quality control across various products including written reports and online content. This position does not require well-established technical skills but the candidate will need to be computer literate and well organised. A strong interest in current affairs is essential.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main responsibilities of the position are:

• Front-line proofreading/copy editing for various content written by the analyst team and other departments, from newsletters to reports and online content.
• Quality control – ensuring continuity and style (relevant to the company).
• Helping coordinate content on our various websites.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Language: Very strong language skills; must be able to write competently and have a strong grasp of English.
• Knowledge: must have a strong interest in current global affairs.
• Organisation: Must be able to manage a diverse and complicated work load and be able to delegate.
• Communication: due to contact with various departments, strong communication skills are a must.
• Computer literate: should be competent with Windows operating system along with Office applications. Although the position does not require you to build the website, we do use an in-house content management programme, and you must be comfortable with learning new technical skills. (basic understanding of html an advantage)
• Flexible: maintains effectiveness in a fast moving and/or changing environment with varying tasks, responsibilities or people. 
• Stable under pressure.
• Reliable and takes pride in the quality of their work.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year experience in a relevant role or environment.
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent; particularly in some field that emphasises writing and/or political/security analysis.
• Bring some experience to the team such as being widely travelled or specific work background that would assist with the product we are developing.

OTHER:

• As we operate 24/7, shift work may be necessary, while occasional weekend and after-hours work will be required.
• The candidate must either be a South African citizen or be eligible to work in the country.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: work@red24.com

Website: http://www.red24.com/

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