Job description
- Manage the content and assist with the production of the magazine
- Conceptualise, oversee and co-ordinate content
- To produce well-written, accurate and relevant features and column material in the tvplus style
- Generate relevant, creative feature ideas in line with the tvplus editorial mix for both English and Afrikaans magazines
- Mentor and manage writers including briefing and ensuring copy is accurate, of the highest quality and in keeping with tvplus style
- Do final proofreading of features and other pages
- Manage editorial deadlines
- Manage features budget
- Commission articles, sub-edit copy and rewrite where necessary
- Chair editorial planning meetings and participate constructively by sourcing and contributing story ideas
- Proven feature-writing and copy-editing skills
- Sound knowledge of the television entertainment industry
- Sound editorial knowledge, an excellent news sense and wide general knowledge
- To attend relevant events for networking and coverage purposes
- A tertiary qualification in languages or journalism and at least five years' relevant experience in an editorial environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to make sound and quick decisions
- A passion for media and special interest and wide knowledge of current affairs
- The ability to work under pressure
- Well-developed planning and organisational skills
- Passionate about training young writers
- The ability to effectively manage people and processes
- The ability to work as part of a team
- The ability to think laterally and creatively
The candidate should have a minimum of three years' experience in the magazine industry, well developed verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work under pressure. A good working knowledge of MS Word and Indesign. Excellent attention to detail and command of the English language.
Via: bizcommunity.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: Lethiwe.Shezi@media24dev.co.za
For submissions: Lethiwe.Shezi@media24dev.co.za
Website: http://www.media24.com