Applicants must have an excellent command of the English language, an eye for detail and at least three years' working experience in magazines or newspapers. As well as excellent copy editing and proofing skills, you must have the ability to re-work submitted copy and write advertorials and competition copy when required. A cool head under pressure, efficiency and pinpoint accuracy are essential requirements of the successful candidate, as is the ability to work in a team and a willingness to be resourceful and innovative.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Job: Sub-Editor
Sub-Editor
Applicants must have an excellent command of the English language, an eye for detail and at least three years' working experience in magazines or newspapers. As well as excellent copy editing and proofing skills, you must have the ability to re-work submitted copy and write advertorials and competition copy when required. A cool head under pressure, efficiency and pinpoint accuracy are essential requirements of the successful candidate, as is the ability to work in a team and a willingness to be resourceful and innovative.
Applicants must have an excellent command of the English language, an eye for detail and at least three years' working experience in magazines or newspapers. As well as excellent copy editing and proofing skills, you must have the ability to re-work submitted copy and write advertorials and competition copy when required. A cool head under pressure, efficiency and pinpoint accuracy are essential requirements of the successful candidate, as is the ability to work in a team and a willingness to be resourceful and innovative.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Job: Sub-Editor
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Because AENS is a rural-based developmental news agency, with eight 'beat' reporters on staff, its sub-editors and other newsdesk managers are required to be good mentors. They work closely with young journalists, inspiring them to the highest ethical and professional standards, while also patiently teaching writing, research, and interview techniques.
Sub-editors should also be prepared to cover for AENS' news editor or editor on occasion, managing the newsfeed, compiling diaries, briefing & debriefing reporters, and liaising with client publications.
Requirements
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:* editing copy to correct legal, grammatical, factual and contextual errors;
* cutting/expanding, re-writing, re-angling/altering copy to fit requirements;
* writing headlines and captions accurately and creatively;
* writing stand-firsts (brief introductions which sum up the story);
* debriefing & liaising with reporters to clarify facts / context in stories;
* providing on-the-job training & mentoring for young journalists or interns;
* packaging stories with appropriate photos or graphics;
* meeting absolutely immovable deadlines;
* addressing concerns from client editors;
Advantageous
KNOWLEDGE / APTITUDE:* Ability to sub-edit efficiently
* Expertise in spelling, grammar and punctuation
* Ability or make sure that writing flows, is logical and makes sense
* Awareness of legal environment
* Excellent general knowledge (including knowledge of Mpumalanga / Limpopo's socio-economic landscape)
* News sense
Personal Skills/Attributes
SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:* Good communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to meet deadlines
The successful candidate will be an individual that is patient, hard-working individual with the ability to process, on average, 15 stories a day and willing to face intimidating deadlines with good humour.
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