Deadline: 14 February 2011
Vacancy for position of a Sub-Editor at Khanya College
Khanya College is an NGO based in Johannesburg. Learn more about Khanya College, its social
justice work and its various publications at www.khanyacollege.org.za. We have a vacancy for a
position of Sub-Editor
The deadline for applications is: 14th February.
Starting date: 1 March or 1 April (latest)
Please send motivation letter and cv to: coordination@khanyacollege.org.za
The duties of this position are:
1. To sub-edit all editorial and promotional copy, which includes:
• Correcting factual and language errors;
• Checking style and tone;
• Ensuring that all copy is as ‘reader-friendly’ as possible — i.e., easy to understand and a
pleasure to read;
• Inputting requested changes accurately;
• Localising copy where necessary;
• Watching out for inconsistencies, contradictions and repetitions;
• Helping to maintain the editorial standard of excellence.
2. To make sure each page has all the necessary elements, which includes:
• Checking layouts for consistency of slugs, fonts and general design style;
• Trimming copy to fit layouts;
• Writing captions;
• Checking that all necessary bylines, credits and taillines appear;
• Doing page numbers after book makeup;
• Helping the chief copy editor to compile the stockists list;
• Helping the chief copy editor write the contents page.
3. Support work of community and activist journalists. This will include:
• Helping activists improve their writing, especially from the vantage point of making the
work of the sub-editors easier
• Running writing workshops for activists
• Running internal Khanya workshops aimed at creating a house style.
Other duties
• It is a requirement for all staff to be involved in the marketing of the organisation.
• It is a requirement for all staff to travel in the course of their duties from time to time and
if necessary to make use of their own vehicles for this purpose.
• It is a requirement for staff to make themselves available for out of town travel from time
to time. This may take the form of local or international travel.
• Any other duties that may arise from time to time and may reasonably be expected from
an employee in your position