Date: 11 March 2011
City: Pinelands - Cape Town
Job description
Getaway is Africa's longest standing travel magazine and has been encouraging people to discover new and unexpected places, from off-the-beaten track routes and weekend getaways to serious overland expeditions through Africa ... and occasionally beyond for more than 21 years. Every month we give our audience their fix of adventure sport, wildlife and conservation, hiking, mountain biking, diving, gear, photography and of course travel. If African Travel is in your blood this is the magazine for you.
Getaway is looking for a structured and organized candidate with an excellent eye for detail to take on the role of Copy / Sub Editor. Reporting to the Editor, the successful candidate will be responsible for subbing, proofing and generating certain content.
Your key responsibilities will be as follows:
• Subbing and proofing copy destined for Getaway magazine
• Rewriting and reworking of material that is sub-standard
• Writing photo captions, stand firsts, pull quotes, strap lines, headings and cover criers
• Fact checking and verification
• Managing the editorial workflow process and ensuring strict adherence to deadlines
• Contributing to regular pages
• Liaising with internal and external contributors
• Helping to manage advertorial submissions
• Problem-solving with the design team for elements at the page proof stage
• Contributing to the planning of editorial features and content
• Attending certain events in the travel industry as required
Company Description
RamsayMedia is an innovative and principled South African media company that delivers original quality content to audiences across multiple platforms. Our mission is to provide our clients with innovative communication solutions through the delivery of world-class content that entertains, informs and inspires audiences.
To be considered for this role, you'll need to have:
• Excellent command of the English language
• Meticulous subbing and proofreading skills
• A relevant qualification
• Minimum of three years subbing or related experience
• Proven writing skills, backed up by a portfolio of work
• The ability to rewrite copy to enhance its readability would be advantageous
• A keen interest in travel and the passport stamps to prove you've "gone out there and done things in Africa" - and beyond!
• Good knowledge of the African continent, it's people, it's geography and it's idiosyncrasies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good management and organisational skills
• Good research skills and the ability to keep your knowledge up to date
• A good understanding and level of familiarity with the web and social media platforms
• Knowledge of Indesign
• The ability to deliver high quality work in a deadline-driven, competitive environment
• A willingness to work unusual hours and attend events after hours where necessary
If you meet all of the requirements and you're passionate about travel, please send a letter of application and an up-to-date CV to applications@ramsaymedia.co.za
Applications will close on Friday 11 March 2011.
Further correspondence will only be entered into with candidates under consideration for the position. Should you not have heard from us within ten working days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Contact details
RamsayMedia
applications@ramsaymedia.co.za