Deadline: 8 July 2011
Main purpose of the role
To assist the editor of Your Pregnancy Magazine in the production of the magazine, managing the editorial team. Stands in for editor as and when required.
Key Responsibilities
• Contribute to the planning and writing of features for the magazine as well as any special supplements
• Co-ordinate checking of pages with our specialist editor
• Liaise with experts for our help pages
• Source real life stories
• Work closely with the marketing and subs departments on advertising material, advertorials, competitions and giveaways
• Sub all pages of the magazine - a working knowledge of Indesign is a must
• Take an active interest in our social media platforms and ensure website editor is kept up to date with latest information on pregnancy, labour and birth as well as what is available in the magazine
• Stand in for editor when she is absent/on leave
Skills and Competencies
• Able to write fluently in English
• Creativity
• Able to work to strict deadlines
• Able to multitask
• Good decision making abilities
• Excellent people skills
• Results orientation
• The ability to work independently
• Questioning and listening skills
• Problem solving ability
Qualification
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Journalism, Media Studies or languages qualification
Experience
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Journalism, Media Studies or languages qualification
• 3 years as a journalist in magazines
• Must be proficient in InDesign
If you think this job is for you please send a short CV and a covering letter to jenny.collins@yourpregnancy.co.za
Closing date for the this ad is 08 July 2011. If you have not heard from us by 15 July 2011, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Via: bizcommunity.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: jenny.collins@yourpregnancy.co.za
For submissions: jenny.collins@yourpregnancy.co.za
Website: http://www.yourparenting.co.za/