Deadline: 6 May 2011
Translator / Sub-Editor
The Daily Voice has a vacancy for an Afrikaans Translator / Sub-Editor who will be required to do the following:
Responsibilities:
* Translating and sub-editing copy
* Checking spelling and grammar
* Check for legal errors
* Ensuring stories are structured correctly and are in Daily Voice style
* Writing headlines, subheads and captions in line with in-house style
Preferred Minimum Requirements:
*Relevant tertiary qualification in journalism, a related field or proven translating and sub-editing experience
*Exceptionally fluent in Afrikaans and English
* Previous working experience as a copy sub-editor (in a tabloid environment would be advantageous, but is not a requirement)
* Be prepared to work evening and weekend shifts
* Computer literate
Preferred Competencies:
* Be able to translate copy quick and accurately
* Have a great command of both Afrikaans and English, especially in terms of grammar and spelling
* The ability to work fast, accurate and under pressure to meet deadlines with minimum supervision
* Attention to detail
* Have knowledge of the Daily Voice's language style and target market
* Be proficient in Quark CopyDesk
* Have excellent communication skills
This appointment will be made in line with the Daily Voice employment equity plan. Applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae to: Michelle Daries, Human Resources Department, Newspaper House, 122 St Georges Mall, Cape Town, PO Box 56 or fax to 021 488 4181 or email michelle.daries@inl.co.za. Closing date for applications is Friday, 6th May 2011. If you have not been contacted within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: michelle.daries@inl.co.za
For submissions: michelle.daries@inl.co.za
Website: http://thedailyvoice.com/