Copy Sub Editor

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Independent Media Recruiter Full time

Location:

- Cape Town
- Job level:

- Mid/Senior
- Job policy:

- Employment Equity position
- Type:

- 3 to 6 mon
- Reference:

- #COPYSUB
- Company:

- Independent Media Recruiter

The Daily Voice has an exciting opportunity for a all-round Copy Sub Editor. The successful applicant will be responsible for an overall subbing function that contributes to an effective and efficient copy-editing service.
- Providing an overall copy-editing function for use across multiple titles and platforms (print and digital).
- Editing copy to remove spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
- Rewriting material so that it flows or reads better and adheres to the Independent Media house style
- Ensuring that a story fits a particular word count by cutting, or expanding material as necessary.
- Writing headlines for digital that are search engine optimised
- Writing headlines that capture the essence of the story and are clever and/or amusing.
- Writing (or rewriting) introductions, captions, blurbs and straps.
- Liaising with production leadership, news editors, multimedia journalists and editors.
- Checking facts; ensuring content is accurate, adheres to copyright laws, is not libellous or goes against Independent Media’s policies
- Gathering and preparing routine information, including sports results, quotes, weather data or TV guides.
- Performing any other duties, as and when required, across regions and platforms.
- May be required to design pages if required
- Checking page proofs.

Minimum requirements
- Must have five years working experience in newspaper production.
- A relevant tertiary qualification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for diplomacy.
- Interest in online media and experience using a content management system.
- Must be fully computer literate on Naviga and InDesign, protocols and workflows
- Flexibility with regards to shifts, which may change at short notice.

Required competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Works quickly and accurately as part of a tightly-knit team under pressure.
- Meticulous attention to detail - interrogates facts.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills.
- Excellent problem-solving ability.
- High organisational and team commitment.

Posted on 02 Nov 14:16, Closing date 9 Nov


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