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Sub-editor
Remuneration: | market-related |
Benefits: | Pension / Provident fund. Discounted medical insurance. Opportunity to study further with Caxton Bursary scheme |
Location: | Durban |
Education level: | Degree |
Job level: | Mid/Senior |
Type: | Permanent |
Company: | Caxton Local Media |
Caxton Local Media Durban is looking to employ an experienced sub-editor.
Job description
- The incumbent will be responsible for sub-editing copy of all editorial publications.
- Assist in writing creative headlines, captions and blurbs.
- Check that all information is correct and current.
- Research facts when necessary.
- Edit copy accurately and efficiently in keeping with house style.
- Correct factual, grammar and spelling mistakes.
- Check that copy content is within legal boundaries and fits the editor’s requirements and standards.
- Read all articles to make sure they are offered to the reader in a logical way.
- A degree in communications, languages or a similar qualification.
- Proficiency in English.
- Three years’ work experience as a sub-editor in a newsroom.
- The ability to perform under pressure and handle a high workload.
- The ability to meet deadlines.
- Flair for writing.
- Meticulous and organised.
- Sound knowledge of media law and the South African Press Code.
- Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays.
- Extensive general knowledge and a wide variety of interests.
- Ability to keep the author’s voice after editing.
- Check for flow and style.
- Ensure all copy is of a high standard.
- Check facts.
- Accountable and responsible.
- Detail-orientated and focused.
- Self-motivated and resourceful.
- Maintain high standards and be adaptable.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 20 October 2024
Company Description
Caxton & CTP Publishers and PrintersPublishers, Printers, Packaging & Stationery Manufacturers and Digital Asset Delivery
Founded in 1980 by entrepreneurs Terry Moolman and Noel Coburn, Caxton & CTP Publishers, Printers and Distributors are a major participant in the South African print media industry.
We are involved in publishing a number of regional community newspapers, The Citizen daily newspaper and 1 major magazine, as well as commercial printing, packaging, stationery manufacture and book printing.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited is recognised as one of the largest publishers and printers of books, newspapers and commercial print in South Africa. We are involved in various fields of publishing and printing i.e. newspapers, magazines, commercial print, book printing, stationery, packaging and labels. Approximately 5 500 people are employed by the group.
Posted on 07 Oct 15:43, Closing date 6 Dec
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