Page Sub Editor

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Independent Media Recruiter Full time

Responsible for the overall visual look of all print pages.
Styling of typography, placing of images and captions.
Working within the framework of editorial standards design guidelines.
Ensuring content fits to the most visually pleasing and effective way in getting the message across.
Providing an overall copy-editing service, correcting grammar, writing headlines and rewriting copy as required.
Troubleshooting technical layout questions.
Overseeing publication production, including artwork, layout, typesetting and printing ensuring adherence to deadlines.
Re-distributing workload as required, ensuring that pages are completed on time and potential delays are prevented.
Proofing pages for content editors, making corrections to content and outputting pages.
Soft proofing pages.
Will be required to perform any or other duties as and when required across regions and platforms.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Must have five years extensive working experience in print production
Must have experience in coaching and mentoring of junior staff
Relevant tertiary qualification
Must be fully computer literate on Naviga and/or InDesign, protocols and workflows
Must have experience in using a content management system
Advanced knowledge of media law and ethics

**Job competencies**:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work quickly and accurately to deadline under pressure.
Meticulous attention to detail - interrogates facts.
Excellent planning and organisation skills.
Excellent problem-solving ability.
Team commitment.
Flexibility with regards to shifts, which may change at short notice


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