Copy Editor
5 months ago
**Level**: Mid-Weight
**Job Title: Proof Reader & Copy Crafter**
**Experience**: ± 5 Years
**Contract**: Full-time
**Work Policy**: On-site, office based
**Location**:Johannesburg
As Proof Reader & writer you must be able to create copy, proofread and modify content.
General quality assurance of all documents leaving the agency before going to print.
Making sure that documents are grammatically correct, readable, and correspond with the brand image and target audience of the company. Fact-checking and editing content to make sure grammar, syntax and punctuation are used correctly and style guides are followed.
An exceptional understanding of language is needed
**Duties**:
- Maintaining adherence to style guides including spelling, proper tenses and voice
- Working with writers to help them improve their research and article development skills
- Editing copy to improve readability through formatting and conciseness
Must have experience:
- 4+ years of copy editing experience preferred
- Proficiency in English
- Strong verbal as well as written communication skills
- Must have a metric & tertiary education qualification
**Salary**: R30 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month
**Education**:
- Bachelors (preferred)
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