Senior Sub-editor - Cape Town at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Duties include, among other things:

• Editing and proofreading copy, with sufficient knowledge to cut it in a meaningful way if necessary;
• Check correctness of facts, spelling and grammar;
• Write good captions and headlines that are both attention-grabbing and linguistically and factually correct;
• Read paper proofs carefully and correct;
• Translate copy, making sure it is linguistically and factually correct;
• Make sure copy follows the publication's specific style in terms of grammar, language and preferred spellings; and
• Stay informed about the latest language rules as contained in the language style guides.

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications;
• Excellent language skills, great word sub and experience in an editorial production environment;
• Experience in page layout and knowledge of the Eidos system would be a recommendation;
• At least five years of relevant journalistic experience;
• A sensitivity to and interest in news and current affairs;
• Must be able to show own initiative, but also be able to work together in a team; and
• Must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.