My Mind Words Paper:
editorial

The Sub Editor is responsible for working with the digital managers to ensure all copy for each issue is correctly prepared for publication and to help ensure deadlines are met.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The Sub Editor works closely with the Digital Managers (and, when necessary, freelance sub editors) as well as the art team in fulfilling the following:

Roles and responsibilities

1) To sub-edit all copy, which includes:
• correcting factual and language errors
• checking style and tone
• ensuring that all copy is as 'reader-friendly' as possible - ie, easy to understand and a pleasure to read
• inputting (requested) changes accurately
• localising copy where necessary
• eliminating inconsistencies, contradictions and repetitions
• helping to maintain the editorial standard of excellence

2) To make sure each page has all the necessary elements, which includes:
• checking layouts for consistency of slugs, fonts and general design style;
• writing captions or blurbs
• checking that all necessary bylines and credits appear

3) To help meet deadlines, which includes:
• ensuring pages are subbed as early in the process as possible, to avoid delays later
• keeping the Digital Manager informed of delays and related problems

Requirements

• Experience to upload content and images on web-based CMS
• Basic HTML skills essential
• Knowledge and exposure to various multimedia formats

Personal Skills/Attributes

• be a good team worker who can handle deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• think clearly and creatively
• have an excellent knowledge of - and a love for - the English language
• be a perfectionist and a stickler for detail
• have a good general knowledge and to be able to handle copy on a wide variety of topics from fashion and beauty to finance and psychology
• be adept at using the Internet to check or expand on facts in copy

City: Cape Town

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: hr@tppsa.co.za

For submissions: hr@tppsa.co.za

Website: http://www.tppsa.co.za/

Deadline: 5 October 2011

New Media Publishing, the multi-award-winning publisher of contract magazines in South Africa, is seeking to appoint a deputy editor to work in the newsletter division of one of their biggest accounts, MultiChoice. This is a challenging position for a highly organised and creative journalist who has a passion for people, television, sport and entertainment.

The successful applicant should have:

• Should have relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum four years' experience in an editorial environment
• Excellent writing and subbing skills in English
• Creative, conceptual approach to editorial challenges
• Ability to work closely with editor and art directors to realise a creative vision
• Ability to respond creatively and strategically to client briefs
• High level of computer literacy, including: Internet and InDesign
• good administrative skills and an eye for detail
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, to very tight deadlines

Responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with the editor regarding the planning and production of each issue
• Liaising closely with several clients
• Organising and participating in planning/brainstorming meetings
• Commissioning contributors and co-ordinating the production process and photographic shoots with clients and freelance teams
• Preparing and sourcing copy and images for layout
• Writing, rewriting, subbing and proofreading
• Keeping to strict deadlines and budgets
• Other administrative tasks to do with managing the contract
• Working on other publications within NMP if required to

New Media Publishing takes pride in the high quality of its publications and its close relationships with its clients. The successful candidate will enjoy the company's creative, congenial and challenging work environment in Cape Town.

Interested applicants may forward a detailed CV to Glenda Kayster fax to 0865302402 or e-mail jobs@newmediapub.co.za. Applicants may be required to present samples of their work.

Closing date is Wednesday, October 5, 2011.

Please note that if you have not heard from the company by Wednesday, October 12, 2011, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.

New Media Publishing aims to provide equal opportunities in terms of their employment equity guidelines.

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: jobs@newmediapub.co.za

For submissions: jobs@newmediapub.co.za

Website: http://www.newmediapublishing.co.za/

Deadline: 30 September 2011

Salary: R221 058 per annum (Ref. 80361/12)

Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and/or appropriate experience.

Competencies: • Knowledge, understanding and good grasp of international relations • Experience in communication, more specifically corporate communication and internal communication • Knowledge of and experience in corporate identity implementation and branding and marketing through publications • Change management skills • Knowledge of content generation, design and layout processes • Proven language, writing and editing skills • Public relations skills • Project management skills • Analytical skills • Computer literacy • Financial management skills • Client orientation/customer focus.

Duties: • Oversee the content generation, editing, design, layout and printing of relevant media products • Monitor and implement the internal communications strategy and corporate branding within the Department • Oversee the production process of all departmental publications and their alignment to the corporate brand • Support Public Diplomacy activities through effective content development products • Liaise and cooperate with internal stakeholders • Prepare quarterly and monthly reports for the Directorate.

Applications for the above post: editorial@humanresponse.co.za or fax: 086 243 2400

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

All appointments will be subject to a process of security clearance, reference checking and qualification verification.

Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment process.

Applications must be submitted via a signed Z83 form, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications and an Identity Document. Should you not comply with this, your application may not be considered.

Enquiries related to the application process should be directed to Genevieve Mohammed at Human Communications, tel. (011) 807-3260.

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number in the subject line, to the e-mail address or fax number mentioned at each post. Alternatively forward your application via post to PO Box 1305, Rivonia 2128 or hand-deliver at 3 Autumn Street, Rivonia.

Should you not have received an SMS confirming receipt of your application within five days, please e-mail your query to query@humanresponse.co.za clearly stating the title and the reference number of the post being applied for. Queries must reach Human Communications by no later than 7 October 2011. Please do not resend your entire application.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.

If you have not been contacted by DIRCO within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Location: Rivonia

Contact Information:

For inquiries: call Ms. E Wessels, tel. (012) 351-0756 or Mr. I Borole, tel. (012) 351-2504

For submissions: editorial@humanresponse.co.za

Website: http://www.citypress.co.za/

An upmarket hotel is urgently looking for a Group Content Editor to oversee group content web content, execute content strategy across the various medias in the hotel. Applicants with a degree in journalism and marketing with creative writing and min 5-6yrs experience in the hospitality/gaming industry will be considered . Mail your CV to aida@staff-connection.com

Address: Sandton, South Africa

Contact Information:

For inquiries: aida@staff-connection.com

For submissions: aida@staff-connection.com

A small publishing company seeks an editorial assistant to help with the publication of annual directories to start immediately for a contract period until mid-December.

Tasks will include the updating of the mail lists and directory information, contacting clients for information and other tasks as required. Successful candidates will need to have a good telephone manner, work very accurately and should be familiar with Excell and Microsoft Office. Matric certificate essential, please include with application.

Send your CV, matric certificate and covering letter to trudi@sportstrader.co.za.

Remuneration +- R 5 000 p/m depending on experience. Please visit www.sportstrader.co.za for more information on the company.

Company Description

SA Sports Trader is a business-to-business trade publication for the sports, outdoor and leisure industries.

City: Cape Town

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: trudi@sportstrader.co.za

For submissions: trudi@sportstrader.co.za

Website: http://www.sportstrader.co.za

Deadline: 7 September 2011

Men's Health requires a qualified and skilled Fashion Editor, reporting directly to the Editor, and based in Cape Town.

FASHION EDITOR - MEN'S HEALTH : Job Description

EDITORIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Create and develop a distinct and commercially viable style and grooming vision that reflects Men's Health fashion identity across all platforms by working closely with the editor and creative director on everything from individual pages to integrated fashion projects
2. Conceptualise and produce all fashion and grooming pages for Men's Health, including front-of-book Style and Grooming pages (Malegrams), main fashion editorials and all shoots for the bi-annual Guide to Style, Grooming Guide, annual Grooming Awards and Denim Special
3. Act as the 'face' and 'editor' for the Winter & Summer Style Guides and Date With Denim
4. Work with the Women's Health fashion editor on collaborative shoots and special projects to leverage 'The Power Couple'
5. Ensure that Men's Health's fashion and grooming coverage is consistently demographically representative and incorporates the brand's unique features as often as possible
6. Adapt and repurpose international fashion and grooming content from the US edition
7. Create and maintain detailed seasonal fashion plans in consultation with the editor
8. Assist with styling and sourcing for cover and related celebrity shoots
9. Write and co-ordinate service-oriented copy for all fashion and grooming pages that reinforces the MH tone and brand values & provide correct pricing and product information
10. Create the right balance of premium and mass-market fashion options for the Men's Health audience, with special attention paid to price-points and number of options per page
11. Produce regular fashion-related updates, blogs and visuals for Men's Health online and other digital platforms
12. Manage the fashion department in terms of budgets, invoices, bookings, sourcing and returns
13. Manage any freelance assistants and/or interns and provide training and mentorship for (in particular) EE fashion candidates
14. Ensure that production deadlines are met and schedules are set up to allow for the maximum amount of product sourcing (ie. not to coincide with other titles)
15. Attend all fashion launches (in both JHB and Cape Town), acting as an editorial representative for the MH brand

COMMERCIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintain and develop the fashion profile of Men's Health (together with the editor) in order to create the right environment for advertisers
2. Maintain and develop close relationships with suppliers/advertisers to encourage and boost commercial investment and ensure that clients receive added value relative to their support
3. Produce and style/commission advertorial and sponsored shoots where required
4. Work closely with the business development manager and deputy editor on creating commercial fashion opportunities that service clients and readers (new projects, supplements, special executions, events)
5. Assist with fashion-related events eg. shows (Menswear) and reader workshops
6. Assist with creative mock-ups and presentations related to fashion
7. Attend and report on relevant launches, feeding fashion brands' strategies back to the commercial team

Required competencies and/or experience:

• A tertiary qualification in a fashion- or journalism-related field
• A minimum of three years' consumer magazine experience
• An eye for men's fashion and excellent styling abilities
• A sound knowledge of magazine production
• Knowledge of and a high level of interest in style, grooming and health
• A sound knowledge of the men's magazine industry in SA
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure
• The ability to represent the brand at function, in media and brand presentations
• The ability to manage teams and work with commercial partners

Applications & Closing Date

Your 2-page CV and covering letter of application to reach Wanita Hobbs, by Wednesday,
4pm, 7 September 2011.

Job Ref: MHFA11 (quote reference in subject line)

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: wanita.hobbs@media24.com

For submissions: wanita.hobbs@media24.com

Website: http://www.media24.com/

Deadline: 5 September 2011

We are the leading provider of country, industry and management analysis, delivering information that helps organisations stay on top of market opportunities around the world.

In either role you will provide clear, comprehensive analysis and forecasting. This will involve commissioning contributors, editing, writing, research, analysis, forecasting and customer contact.

Degree-qualified in economics, international relations or a related field, you must have experience writing for a business audience; knowledge of the politics and economics of African countries; writing, editing, forecasting and strong Excel skills; and the ability to articulate persuasively and clearly on specific countries as well as relevant regional and global issues. Portuguese and French would be ideal.

We offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits.

If you want to develop your skills and career with a global leader, then please download and complete the application form here. Please send your CV (preferably by e-mail) with a covering letter and details of current salary to recruitmentnine@economist.com or by post to Recruitment Office, 26 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4HQ.

Non-EEA applicants will need to obtain a UK work permit.

Closing date for all applications is September 5th 2011.

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: recruitmentnine@economist.com

For submissions: recruitmentnine@economist.com

Website: http://www.economistgroup.com

Deadline: 25 August 2011

Daily Sun, the phenomenal People's Paper, has a vacancy for a layout sub-editor in its Johannesburg production office.

Duties:

· Finalising news and other copy in Daily Sun's punchy and vivid editorial style;

· Artistic layout of tabloid news, feature and sport pages adhering to strict deadlines; and

· Working as part of a team to ensure the unique editorial quality of Daily Sun.

Qualifications and experience:

· Matric or an equivalent qualification;

· At least four years' journalistic experience will be advantageous;

· Experience on layout software;

· A diploma or degree in journalism or related field will be advantageous; and

· A valid driver's license is essential.

Competencies:

· The ability to deliver tabloid copy ready for publication according to strict deadlines;

· The ability to do creative layout of tabloid news pages;

· The ability to write punchy and accurate tabloid headlines;

· Advanced computer skills;

· Well-developed English language skills;

· Good knowledge of newspaper production; and

· Thorough knowledge of current affairs.

In exchange for the successful candidate's services, the company offers a competitive remuneration package including membership of the medical aid and pension fund for persons who qualify.

Those interested are invited to e-mail their CV to: applications@dailysun.co.za.

Reference: Sub-editor DS

CLOSING DATE: 25 August 2011

Please note that if you have not received feedback from us by 29 August 2011 your application should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: applications@dailysun.co.za

For submissions: applications@dailysun.co.za

Website: http://www.dailysun.co.za/

Deadline: 21 September 2011

DRUM has a vacancy for a skilled and experienced News Editor in its Johannesburg office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Editor, the successful incumbent of this key position will:
• Assist with the management of news content and production of the magazine
• Conceptualise, oversee and co-ordinate content
• Generate news ideas in line with the DRUM formula and focus using initiative, creativity and imagination.
• Mentor and manage writers including briefing and debriefing and ensuring copy is accurate, of the highest quality and in keeping with DRUM style, flow and tone
• Do final proofreading of features and other pages when required
• Manage deadlines

To successfully carry out these tasks the candidate must have the following skills and characteristics:

• A tertiary qualification in languages, journalism or related profession and at least five years' relevant experience in an editorial environment
• Well developed 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
• The ability to effectively manage people and processes
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to think laterally and creatively
• Proven feature-writing and copy editing skills
• A sound editorial knowledge

Job Ref: News Ed_Drum

The closing date is Thursday, 21 September 2011.

In accordance with Media24's policy preference will be given to candidates who help us fulfil our employment equity targets.

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: carla.sanderson@media24.com

For submissions: carla.sanderson@media24.com

Website: http://www.media24.com/

Requirements:

- An English first language speaker with flair for languages
- BA or BA Communications degree with English major, or an Honours degree in Journalism
- Proficiency in MS Word
- A meticulous nature
- Excellent creative writing skills
- The ability to perform well under pressure and work according to deadlines
- Fully Bilingual

Responsibilities:

- Editing of manuscripts
- Copy editing and proofreading of a variety of texts

If you meet the requirements, send your CV to recruit@clshr.co.za.

Location: Vereeniging, South Africa

Contact Information:

For inquiries: recruit@clshr.co.za

For submissions: recruit@clshr.co.za

Editor

• 4-5 years of experience as an editor, preferably but not a must, in a financial services firm
• Native English speaker

Duties

• Read, evaluate and edit materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication
• Read, rewrite and edit financial reports to improve readability
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
• Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles
• Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements
• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources
• Develop content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal
• Oversee publication production, including layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines
• Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases and telephone contacts
• Arrange for copyright permissions
• Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location

Please note that the position is based in Smart Village, Cairo Alex Road, Egypt. Candidates must be willing to commute.

Location: Smart Village, Egypt

Compensation: LE000

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-hcdws-2551099897@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-hcdws-2551099897@craigslist.org

In parallel with the research programmes of IARC, devoted to studies in cancer aetiology and prevention, the Agency issues a Scientific Publications series, an IARC Monographs series, an IARC Handbooks series, Technical Publications and Annual Reports, which make current knowledge and research results in this field available to the international scientific and public health communities. These activities fall within the responsibility of the Communications Group (COM), which reports directly to the Director's Office.

Description of duties:

Within the Communications Group (COM), the incumbent is responsible for the assembly, editing and proofreading of scientific manuscripts in English for IARC publications submitted by Agency staff and their collaborators, and for providing advice on editorial matters and publishing procedures to scientific staff.

The main objective of the work is to ensure the timely production of accurate, well-written and attractive publications.

1) Edit manuscripts for IARC Scientific Publications for correctness of language and for scientific clarity, including an average three Monographs per year;

2) Assemble and edit manuscripts and illustrations for the IARC Biennial Report and Interim Annual Report, and proofread, index and organize printing of the former; ensure necessary coordination with translator for production of French edition.

3) Organize and, when necessary, carry out page layout; check proofs for IARC Scientific and other Publications.

4) Edit manuscripts drafted by IARC scientists for publication in scientific journals or books, for grant proposals or for inclusion in official documents, as necessary.

5) Participate in scientific meetings to assemble, revise and correct documents under review for incorporation in Monographs and Handbooks.

6) Participate in the selection of freelance editors, when required, review and revise their work.

7) Provide information on forthcoming publications to the relevant sales and distribution services.

8) Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: University degree in English or in one of the biological/biomedical sciences.

Desirable: College/University training in editing.

Skills:

General knowledge of the natural sciences, biochemistry, biology, medicine.

Training in editorial and publishing activities.

Computer literacy and knowledge of software applications to editing and publishing procedures.

Required WHO competencies:

Ability to:

- Communicate in a credible and effective way;
- Know and manage yourself;
- Produce results;
- Respect and promote individual and cultural differences.

Experience:

Essential: A minimum of five years of professional experience, including one to two years at the international level, in editing articles in the biomedical field.

Desirable: Research experience in the biomedical field.

Languages:

English mother tongue essential, with a working knowledge of French desirable.

Additional Information:

Candidates called for interview may be required to sit a written test.

For more details on employment conditions, including annual leave, education grant, pension scheme, etc., visit: http://www.who.int/employment/contracts/ftp/en/index.html

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

EUROS 65783 (with slight variations) at single rate
EUROS 70474 (with slight variations) with primary dependants

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply online here

Website: http://www.who.int

Join a team of academic editors who edit academic research papers for Taiwanese researchers. Wallace Academic Editing is an editing service based out of Hsinchu Taiwan. We modify papers for researchers in a variety of academic domains.

Job Description:

Edit academic papers for awkward English usage and meaning for publication in international journals

Job skills required:

• Native ability in English
• Detailed oriented
• Familiarity with non-native writing errors and their corrections
• Familiarity with Microsoft word's track changes functions
• Qualifications:
• Knowledge of academic writing conventions and the ability to edit and comment on Taiwanese author's research
• Science or engineering background is a plus

Please put "Freelance editor position" in the subject line of the email. We thank all for their interest, but only the most qualified candidates will be contacted with a short sample to edit.

Required Experience: 0 Years

Minimum Education: Graduate - Degree (NQF 6)

Contact Information:

For inquiries: gene@wallace.tw

For submissions: gene@wallace.tw

Website: http://wallace.tw/

Responsibilities

•Author daily blog posts to update users on new developments within the InfoHub and to demonstrate the power of information to improve access to medicines. This should becomes a powerful narrative, drawing on anecdotes and examples of what others are doing in this area or through related initiatives, to inspire users to collect and use the InfoHub information and services.

•Manage the production of at least one new data product per week, in collaboration with both in-house and external design resources and the InfoHub data analyst.

•Manage the production of at least one special interest or technical blog article by a relevant subject matter expert per week, working with a range of mostly external collaborators.

•Moderate narrative content in the InfoHub website and communications through the InfoHub Mobile channel.

•Lead in finding new and smarter ways to improve our efforts to undertake pharmaceutical marketplace data collection, analysis and information dissemination.

•Manage the production of customised information products and services for specific events, such as technical working group meetings, training workshops and conferences.

•Engage a network of information specialists, moderate online discussions relating to specific technical topics or special interest groups.

•Continually offer thought-leadership and dependable execution in a high-paced environment.

Accountability

The INfoHub Editor will be accountable to the InfoHub Manager.

Posting

The post will be based in Cape Town, with occasional travel required.

Requirements

•Outstanding analytical and statistics skills.
•Qualifications in a quantitative field such as statistics, epidemiology; or public health, would be an asset.
•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions as well as capability in manipulating large data sets while maintaining data integrity.
•Ability to develop and choose data-driven stories.
•Candidates must have strong research, writing and editing skills.
•Proficiency in development of interactive graphics or web sites and knowledge of Processing (and Java) is a plus
•Experience in facilitating interface design and traditional information graphic design.
•Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an additional asset.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: christiaan@re-action.co.za

For submissions: christiaan@re-action.co.za

Website: http://www.re-action.co.za/

Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. Through its more than 50,000 people across 93 countries, Thomson Reuters delivers this must-have insight to the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, and is powered by the world's most trusted news organization. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com.

We are seeking an experienced journalist to join a growing team of business news reporters and desk editors on Thomson Reuters Cairo-based Arabic news service and help increase our production of Arabic financial news. The successful candidate must be able to provide speedy and accurate Arabic translation of Reuters news items from English. He/she will play a key role in building up the Arabic equities and treasury news file to enable Reuters to successfully target Arabic-reading financial professionals as part of plans to expand Reuters Middle East coverage. The job will also require performing original reporting and other newsroom duties like research and media monitoring. Occasional translation from Arabic into English may also be required. He/she should have a track record in translating company, stock markets and macroeconomic news, and must have the flexibility to adapt to new formats of news delivery and news presentation. Excellent financial news judgment, proven writing skills and a competitive spirit are essential.

- Excellent Arabic financial reporting and writing skills
- At least three-year experience translating financial news from English into Arabic, preferably with a financial news service.
- Good team working skills
- Excellent English
- Strong news judgment
- Flexibility in addressing client needs
- Ability to work well under pressure in different shifts
- Initiative

Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.

Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.ThomsonReuters.com

Deadline: 25 August 2011

In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Mthatha, Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.

The HSRC Press, the publishing arm of the Human Sciences Research Council, is currently the leading publisher of independently evaluated, peer-reviewed scholarly/academic works in Africa.

The HSRC Press is offering the following opportunity (based in Cape Town) to an individual with a serious interest in the business of scholarly book publishing.

Commissioning Editor

This is a key position in managing the publishing list for the Press, liaising with authors and ensuring that publications of exceptional quality are selected for publication. The incumbent will be required to work both internally with HSRC researchers in advising on effective publishing strategies, as well as externally in selecting proposals from authors and working with an independent Editorial Board who function in an advisory capacity to the Press.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting in the planning and conceptualisation of publishing projects;
• Managing peer review processes as well as commissioning and manuscript review processes
• Managing the pre-production phase of projects including budgets, contracts and schedules;
• Working sensitively and efficiently with authors;
• Acting as the HSRC Press Editorial Board Secretary;
• Briefing marketing and editorial colleagues on relevant information;
• Managing backlist.

• Relevant experience in the publishing industry;
• Post-graduate qualification in Humanities or the Social Sciences or related disciplines;
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, email and the internet;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively to demanding deadlines;
• Willingness to undertake local travel;
• Work with budgets, databases and planning tools;
• Demonstrate highly developed people and negotiation skills;
• Highly organized administrative skills.

In your application, please include a short CV and a letter of motivation specifying why you like to work in publishing. Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position.

Please submit your application to The Head: Human Resources, Private Bag X41, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to HSRC Building, Room 1353, 134 Pretorius Street, Pretoria. E-mailed and faxed applications will not be accepted. Enquiries and not applications may be directed to jrwightman@hsrc.ac.za. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its senior managers, research leaders and support staff who are black, female or disabled.

Closing date: 25 August 2011. We encourage applicants to submit before that date.

Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application.

APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: jrwightman@hsrc.ac.za

For submissions: jrwightman@hsrc.ac.za

Website: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/

Looking for an Editor who has experience with fiction manuscripts. Please email your details to raynesaffire@rocketmail.com or call 076 278 1176 (please message or text if your call is not answered). I'm based in Somerset West.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: call 076 278 1176

For submissions: raynesaffire@rocketmail.com

Deadline: 24 August 2011

The Publishers of a quarterly entertainment magazine require the services of the following for immediate employment:

Editor

Matured male or female graduate in Mass Communication, English, Journalism or any related field with excellent command of the English Language, keen attention to details, well-organized, ability to work under deadline pressure, knowledge of basic computer operations, internet and photography. Must have at least 5 years experience at similar position.

Location: Benin City, Edo State

Freelance Reporters

Young male and female who crave a career in journalism with eyes for details and mind catching news; must have excellent writing and communication skills. Hard working, patient and ambitious, with a very good degree in the language and communication arts. Must have at least 2 years experience at similar jobs.

Location: Benin, Warri, Yenagoa, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Calabar, Uyo and Akure.

Interested applicants should contact not later than 24th August 2011; The Publisher, urvacancy2011@gmail.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: urvacancy2011@gmail.com

For submissions: urvacancy2011@gmail.com

Yahoo! is a true web pioneer - founded 16 years ago to help people makes sense of the internet. Today, across the globe, over 600 million people use Yahoo! every month. As the web has expanded we’ve continued to build innovative and imaginative experiences that are uniquely Yahoo! We do it each and every day and you could too. Now’s the time to show the world what you’ve got. Put your ideas to work and help half a billion people get more from the internet than they every imagined.

Department Overview:

The Audience Team focus is to ensure the delivery of brilliant daily experiences. Our leitmotif is “The right thing, on the right place, at the right time”. The team will support the need for localization and production tasks that are critical for the right product experience. The team is also responsible for defining the editorial voice and ensuring that it is performed in all markets.

We're looking for a creative and versatile Senior News Editor for Yahoo! Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a good background in the online Media industry, excellent editorial skills, a feel for the types of content that are successful on the Web, a thorough grasp of the competitive landscape and a passion for and an understanding of news, entertainment and popular culture in general. You should be flexible, quick-thinking, energetic, efficient, and able to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, for interacting with fellow editors and employees throughout Yahoo!

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of editors to populate Yahoo!’s News pages with its subcategories: business, entertainment and sports… etc with fresh, compelling and relevant content and making sure that our mobile pages offer a matching experience
• Maintain events diary and planning and executing event programming in consultation with producers and editors within the region.
• Making relevant editorial choices, crafting appealing headlines and teaser copy, choosing and prepare appropriate imagery.
• Creat user experiences which encourage repeat use and adoption
• Understanding the Yahoo! audience, and its interests, and feeding these back into product plans and tactics
• Manage competing priorities, budgeting time
• Providing editorial support where required, particularly on ancillary or support service pages and instructional content
• Contribute ideas to the content and product development process
• Contribute ideas on commissioning and content acquisition to the managing editor and the business development team.
• Provide and edit articles and content on a daily basis, develop feature and special execution ideas.
• Meet targets and deliver on daily traffic performance indicators
• Work closely with internal sales, product and marketing teams as well as external content partners.
• Identify new content sources and support business development on content acquisition
• Reports to Editor in Chief for Yahoo! Arabic portal.

• Language skills: Fluent Arabic (written and spoken)
• Very good knowledge of modern standard Arabic grammar
• Experience in editing, re-writing in an Arabic media production environment.
• English highly competent (written and spoken)
• A solid grounding in basic principles of writing for the Web and editing experience in a dynamic online editorial environment (3 years of experience)
• A thorough understanding of editorial best practices and priorities
• A keen understanding of news, business, entertainment and popular culture
• Demonstrable headline writing, image selection and content packaging skills
• Experience with online publishing tools
• University degree or equivalent required

We're looking for a creative and versatile Senior News Editor for Yahoo! Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a good background in the online Media industry, excellent editorial skills, a feel for the types of content that are successful on the Web, a thorough grasp of the competitive landscape and a passion for news, entertainment and popular culture in general. You should be flexible, quick-thinking, energetic, efficient, and able to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, for interacting with fellow editors and employees throughout Yahoo!

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

The main responsibility is to sub-edit all copy for publication, ensuring that it is stylistically consistent, factually and grammatically correct, and adheres to O standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Running the sub-editing department: Managing the second copy editor to ensure deadlines are met, keeping track of style decisions and setting up systems for keeping copy flowing.

•edit all copy, both local and international (checking facts, grammar, consistency of house style, cutting copy to length and localising where necessary; standardising layout of pages – fonts, slugs, bylines, page numbers etc.; researching the accuracy of information and obtaining sources to substantiate, often from the Internet)

• edit and check all advertorials and promotional pages to ensure they are in keeping with the house style (in terms of visual and copy-related brand guidelines)

• keep the O style guide up to date as a reference for all who need it.

• occasionally copy-edit supplements and promo/marketing extras (like Breathing Space Calendar, press releases etc.)

• assist the production manager with the daily production flow (tracking job bags, agreeing on daily targets, updating status lists; keeping records of circulation and job bag comment sheets from previous issues)

• input comments and text changes requested by senior editors after circulation

• Liaise with the O US contact: Send PDFs to the States for approval and input changes where necessary

• write copy for Breathing Space and blurbs for Contents page each month

• write monthly e-mail subscriber newsletter for the promotions department

• occasionally write book reviews for Reading Room

• occasionally write captions and headlines

• Manage the repro cycle (with the senior designer). This involves:

–Checking pagination against the flatplan, consistency of slugs etc. Reading final proofs and inputting final copy changes; keeping track of page sign-offs.

• Manage the copy editor and, when necessary, freelance copy editors, which includes:

–managing work flow within the subs department

–overseeing the copy editor in sourcing the monthly LYBL opener poem

–assisting with recruitment, training and performance appraisals

COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• team worker who can handle deadlines and work effectively under pressure;

• excellent organisational and planning skills;

• ability to concentrate and focus for extended periods;

• solution focused;

• think clearly and creatively

• an excellent knowledge of – and a love for – the English language;

• a perfectionist – tenacious and a stickler for detail;

• excellent general knowledge – able to handle copy on a wide variety of topics from fashion and beauty to finance and psychology

• Able to engage the O tone; have an intimate knowledge of the brand and its philosophy

Requirements

•Two years’ experience as a copy editor/chief copy editor an advantage;

•Familiar with using the Internet as a research tool.

•Software: In Design, MS OFFICE suite

•Valid Drivers License

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.assocmags.co.za