Deadline: 26 April 2012
Highbury Safika Media (Pty) Ltd is seeking to appoint a Sports Copy Editor on its dynamic sports magazine department, who will report directly to the Chief Copy Editor (Sport). The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Copy-editing stories from text documents through to print-ready layouts, ensuring correct grammar, style and tone
• Thorough fact checking of all copy
• Writing catchy headings, captions and intros
• Cutting and tracking copy to fit page layouts
• Proofreading advertorial copy
• Contributing to the in-house style guide
• Maintaining the high editorial standard of the magazines
REQUIREMENTS:
• A love of the English language (and all its idiosyncrasies)
• A proficient writer and a stickler for detail
• The ability to work under pressure and a willingness to work overtime when necessary
• A proactive and motivated self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility
• Experience in a publishing environment and knowledge of InCopy/InDesign and sports an advantage
Please email a motivation letter (max 200 words) along with your CV, outlining what makes you suitable for this position. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries/ submissions: vacancies@hsm.co.za
Website: http://www.hsm.co.za