Position: Copy Editor (National magazine)
Location: Stellenbosch - Western Cape
Industry: Publication/ media
Criteria: Permanent position
Salary – to be discussed at interview stage (no benefits)
Closing date for CV’s: 30 January 2015
Commencement of duties: As soon as possible

Please email your CV, references and 2 examples of any articles / adverts you have created to the given email address

WORD CV’s only, not PDF CV’s
ID no, nationality, photo, equity status, notice period, current/ required salary, reasons for leaving (current & previous) & references must be on the CV
Do not send qualifications – these will be requested if so required

A monthly consumer health publication, is looking to fill the role of an experienced full-time, in-house copy editor. The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in related field: Journalism, with specialization in PR & copywriting
• Experience in Journalism and copywriting essential
• Three to five years of industry-related experience (copywriting, editing, proofreading, Social Media, PR, Journalism, Marketing) essential
• Full MS Office literacy essential
• Understanding of Social Media marketing and content creation (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, other) essential
• Understanding of health media landscape, journalism ethics, and targeted content creation
• Own transport and driver’s license a must

Job description includes:
• Copy editing all features from text documents through to print-ready page layouts
• Thorough fact checking of all copy
• Ensuring grammar, style and tone are correct and that the copy is reader-friendly (easy to understand and a pleasure to read)
• Avoiding repetition (tautology), inconsistencies and contradictions
• Writing catchy headers, blurbs, captions and cover lines
• Proofreading page layouts
• Cutting copy to fit page layouts
• Content generation/brainstorming feature ideas
• Writing features and client copy for adverts and reviews
• Liaising with the editor, design and sales departments
• Liaising with clients, authors and publishers
• Sourcing, writing book, CD and DVD reviews
• Maintaining the high editorial standard of the magazine
• Be proactive and self-disciplined with a strong sense of responsibility
• Maintaining an accurate author database which includes contact details as well as bio notes, etc

Skills and attributes
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to function well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Versatility and adaptability
• Willing to work overtime when needed, especially during deadline
• Acute attention to detail