About the job Junior Sub-Editor / Copy-Editor
Salary: Market related
Location: Johannesburg
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Media / Journalism
Reference Number: CWR.SBCE.IM.03072025
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Our client is South Africa's leading multi-media trade and technical magazine publishers and exhibition organisers focused on the Mining, Plumbing, HEVCAR and Construction industries and they are looking for a Junior Sub-Editor / Copy-Editor to join their team as soon as possible.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that all copy submitted is grammatically correct, relevant to the industry, complies with the inhouse style guide and editorial policy, factually correct, approvals obtained and legally sound.
- Ensure all copy submitted comply with company requirements and is layout ready.
- Regular feedback given to content generators to improve the quality of their content.
- Assist with content generation
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric
- Degree / Honours majoring English (Journalism a benefit)
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Min 2 years sub-editor experience
- Good command of the English language
- Attention to detail
- Communication and collaboration
- Planning and organising
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Objectivity and ability to remain impartial
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