Permanent Journal Sub-Editor, Other, Northern Suburbs. Sub-Editor. My client based in the Northern Suburbs, focusing in the Academic industry is seeking to employ a Sub-Editor to join their Publishing department.

Job summary: The Sub-editor checks the written text before it is published. They are responsible for ensuring the correct grammar, spelling, house style and tone of the published work. They lay out the story on the page, write headings and captions, and involved with overall page design.

Requirements: Relevant qualifications or, 3-5 yrs. relevant sub-editing experience. An English, journalism or media studies degree may be advantageous. Other design, proofreading or subbing qualifications can be advantageous. Experience in working within the publication industry. Experience in working with a client relationship management platform. Experience in working with a project/publication management platform.

Key areas of performance:  Journal production targets. Journal production standards. Post-publication corrections. Organisation expectations. Employee morale. Finance. Vendor management. Prints. Reporting. Processes. A detailed job specification will be provided during the screening process. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

To apply, send your CV to: monique@personastaff.co.za