Deadline: 11 February 2011
City: Cape Town
Job description
John Brown South Africa requires the services of an experienced copy editor to work on a key custom publication and related material. This appointment offers a creative opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team. This position is based in Cape Town (Observatory) and reports to the Editor.
Responsibilities
• Checking copy for grammatical and stylistic errors and factual accuracy
• Rewriting and writing of captions
• Proofreading
• Attending and contributing to editorial meetings
• Some web research and copy writing may be required
Competencies required
• Thorough knowledge of British and South African English
• Excellent spelling
• Three years or more experience as copy editor in magazine publishing
• High level of computer literacy, including: Adobe InDesign CS3 (non-negotiable)
Internet, email, Microsoft Office
• General administrative skills
• Punctuality
• Resourcefulness (and ability to work with a team)
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines
The remuneration package includes a competitive salary, and a pleasant and challenging working environment.
Please forward a detailed CV to Leigh: Leigh@johnbrown.co.za
Closing date: 11 February 2011
If you haven't heard from us by Friday, 18 February we regret that your application was unsuccessful. Please indicate in the subject field which position you are applying for. John Brown South Africa reserves the right not to fill the position.
Contact details
Leigh Ferguson
John Brown South Africa
Leigh@johnbrown.co.za