Technical Copy Editor

3 weeks ago


Pretoria, 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 Designer-implemented text (e.g., footers) and corrections
- Implementing author, proof-reader 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 sign-off of subby (Ed should check full version)
- Compilation of issue online and insertion of page numbers in full e.g., 33-37, not just 33.
- Checking of online version once published to ensure all in order and working.
- Regular liaison with Production Manager and Managing Editor during full subby sign-off process
- Keeping track of articles sent to freelancers (via Managing Editor) and providing feedback as needed
- Preparation of full-text HTML for online issues.

**Job Requirements**:

- Grade 12
- 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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