Copy Editor (Academy) at TowerStone

Job description

We are looking for a meticulous, well organised and efficient copy editor with strong type-setting experience to join the team responsible for maintaining the integrity and professionalism of all our written material - including Programme Content, Business Documentation and Stakeholder Communication.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all programme content and written material is relevant, current and correct; that material is timeously prepared and packaged for client delivery; and that content development processes are supported.

If appointed you will be required to demonstrate the ability to work and excel under pressure; and will be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, in alignment with our Content Development plan. Please note that this is an office based position at our Durbanville Head Office.

This is an office-based position, at our Durbanville offices. Only applications accompanied by a covering letter, career profile and a copy of highest qualifications will be considered, and only candidates who meet the listed requirements will be contacted. Previously disadvantaged individuals will be given preference.

Deliverables:

• Tertiary degree in a related field.
• Three years’ professional editing experience.
• Exceptional English written skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
• Excellent copy writing, editing and formatting skills
• Applicants with experience in Leadership Development and/or who have worked with Higher Education content will be given preference.

Competencies Required:

• Attention to Detail: Taking care to check every detail, ensuring that all work output is delivered professionally, and that any inconsistencies are resolved without impacting on client service.
• Structured Thinking: Assimilating pieces of information from various sources and organising them into a logical user-friendly structure, and then maintaining the integrity of the structure, while adapting it to accommodate new elements over time, despite work pressure and deadlines.
• Proactivity: Planning ahead to ensure accurate and timely delivery, and taking initiative e.g. giving suggestions regarding improved practices, processes and efficiencies.
• Resilience: Bouncing back and continuing working towards the vision with purpose and focus in the face of difficulties (e.g. disengaged delegates, little proof of transformation/change, etc.)
• Adaptability: Adapting to implemented changes within TowerStone, new work procedures resulting from team or management changes, and mutual team goals while working in a diverse team.
• Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner, participating in learning activities that result in improved knowledge and skills, and acquiring knowledge of all products and services within TowerStone.
• Building Working Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team towards the completion of goals, regularly sharing information with team and contributing freely in team discussion.
• Impact: Creating a positive first impression through professional body language and grooming, commanding attention and respect, showing an air of confidence, displaying a professional demeanour by exhibiting a calm appearance and responding openly and warmly when dealing with others.
• Innovation: Generating innovative solutions in work situations and trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

In addition to being evaluated on your functional, relational and creative ability you will be evaluated based on the way you live the TowerStone brand:

We blend passion and humility to lead TowerStone as a professional, caring organisation of the highest integrity.

In so doing, we fulfil our promise of helping our clients to maximise their potential through values driven leadership.