Deadline: 11 February 2011
City: Foreshore - Cape Town
Job description
Highbury Safika Media is looking for a junior copy editor to work on its growing range of lifestyle magazines. This post is based in the Foreshore, Cape Town and the successful candidate will report directly to the chief copy editor.
Main responsibilities:
• Copy-editing stories from text documents through to print-ready layouts, ensuring correct grammar, style and tone
• Thorough fact checking of all copy
• Writing catchy headings, captions and intros
• Cutting and tracking copy to fit page layouts
• Proofreading advertorial copy
• Contributing to the in-house style guide
• Maintaining the high editorial standard of the magazines
Applications and closing date:
Please email a short motivation letter (max 200 words) along with your CV.
Closing date for all applications: 11 February 2011
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful.
Requirements
• Three-year tertiary qualification in journalism or media studies, or a postgraduate diploma in journalism
• A love of the English language (and all its idiosyncrasies)
• A proficient writer and a stickler for detail
• The ability to work under pressure and a willingness to work overtime when necessary
• A proactive and motivated self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility
• Experience in a publishing environment and knowledge of InCopy/InDesign an advantage
Contact details
Melissa Goliath
Highbury Safika Media (Pty) Ltd
021-416 0141
melissa@hsm.co.za