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Vacancy: Managing Editor for Highbury Safika Media Publishing House, South Africa

An independent publishing house, Highbury Safika Media (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced managing editor.

Job description

- Evaluate, proofread and edit content on four magazine titles
- Assist with the production flow of each issue
- Write content as needed
- Assist with commissioning and briefing articles in collaboration with the editor
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the magazines
- Help generate new and interesting article ideas
- Manage relationships with writers and freelancers as required

Qualification and experience

- Proven ability to work well with others to complete projects
- Excellent grammar and fact checking skills
- Solid writing, editing, and proofreading, with attention to detail.
- Must be a self-starter, motivated, and comfortable juggling multiple needs and deadlines at once.
- Degree in Journalism or English
- At least two to three years relevant magazine experience as writer/ journalist or copy editor

Contact details

Patrick Farrell
Highbury Safika Media (Pty) Ltd
021 416 0141
patrick@hsm.co.za

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