Technical Copy Editor

3 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Innov8 Consulting Full time

Job Purpose


Copyediting, basic typesetting and coordination of issue compilation of content selected by Editors to produce both print and online issues.


Responsibilities:

  • Close liaison with the Editor(s)/Managing Editor of each title in deciding which articles are to be readied for the next issue.
  • Copyediting for language accuracy, sense, and clarity
  • Styling according to the house style, including reworking of content (e.g., tables) accordingly
  • Liaison with authors to resolve queries and confirm any major changes/corrections
  • Accurate and clear version control
  • Proofreading of colleague's articles as required
  • Liaison with authors to get final approval of final typeset PDF Other preparation of content selected by Editors to produce both print and online issues:
  • Preparation of figures and files for the Designer
  • Working on layout programme
  • Checking and correcting of initial layout for neat appearance and logic (e.g., tables ideally to appear after first reference in text)
  • Checking Designerimplemented text (e.g., footers) and corrections
  • Implementing author, proofreader and subby corrections to finalise an article
  • Creating contents page Coordination of issue compilation of content selected by Editors to produce both print and online issues:
  • Ensuring all content is uploaded onto PM for workflow, then OJS for publication
  • Ensuring metadata in OJS is complete and accurate
  • Liaison with Design and Production to generate a flat plan and subby (print and online)
  • Liaison with Sales Dept regarding advertising for the title (where appropriate)
  • Liaison with online manager with CPD for as relevant
  • Checking of subby and implementing of corrections (print and online)
  • Liaison with relevant Editor to get final signoff of subby (Ed should check full version)
  • Compilation of issue online and insertion of page numbers in full e.g., 3337, not just 3
  • Checking of online version once published to ensure all in order and working.
  • Regular liaison with Production Manager and Managing Editor during full subby signoff process
  • Keeping track of articles sent to freelancers (via Managing Editor) and providing feedback as needed
  • Preparation of fulltext HTML for online issues.

Job Requirements:

  • Grade 1
  • Degree in English or Journalism or relevant field
  • 3 5 years in copyediting Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:
  • OJS, ProduXion Manager and Adobe InDesign
  • Computer Literate (MS Office)
  • Verbal and written communication

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
R28,000.00 per month

Application Deadline: 2023/06/01

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