City: Johannesburg
Job description
ads@NMN an advertising department for Rapport, Beeld and Sondag in Johannesburg requires the services of a senior sub-editor in the special projects department. Dynamic individuals with at least five years' relevant experience may apply. The incumbent will report to the manager and editor of Special Projects and Rondrits.
Requirements
. Edit Afrikaans articles
. Write headings for articles
. Typographical page layout on computer
· Identify and write articles (when necessary)
· Set, implement and maintain high standards within the department and follow workflow procedures
· Manage and meet deadlines
· Ensure compliance to legal requirements, particularly regarding media law
· Ensure productivity and that company regulations are strictly adhered to
· Willing to travel (locally and internationally).
Advantageous
. Fluent in Afrikaans
· Broad journalistic experience and excellent writing skills
· Experience in text editing
· Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Experience as an ombudsman at a newspaper or exposure to it will be advantageous
· Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Personal Skills/Attributes
. Degree / National Diploma in Journalism
· Above-average knowledge of media law, legal processes and ethics
· Basic principles of newspaper management
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
· Good language sense and excellent skills in Afrikaans
· Good working knowledge of English
· Active interest in current affairs
· Able to work independently
· Willing to work overtime
· Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Sound experience as sub at a Afrikaans newspaper or magazine
Contact details
HR MANAGER
aansoeke@beeld.com