Business Development and Communications Unit COPY AND CONTENT EDITOR

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Business Development and Communications Unit COPY AND CONTENT EDITOR

Employer:
Health Systems Trust
Closing Date:
8 May 2024

 Business Development and Communications Unit

COPY AND CONTENT EDITOR

PURPOSE:
Health Systems Trust wishes to appoint a Copy and Content Editorwho will be responsible for copy and content editing HST’s communication products and reports for internal and external dissemination. This includes publications; project, corporate and research reports; marketing materials; abstracts and other writings destined for publication in professional journals, at conferences, in print and online media. Editorial and writing capacity building support for project staff is also a key part of the role.
The position is based in Durban office; however, consideration will be given for the incumbent to be based in the Midrand or Cape Town offices.
This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based on funding.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review and edit funding proposals ensuring high quality copy and content standards to leverage revenue generation.
  • Provide editorial services to external fee paying clients where appropriate to contribute to revenue generation.
  • Review and edit HST publications including project, research and other corporate reports for internal and external dissemination.
  • Review drafts and provide advice to authors of abstracts and other thought leadership outputs for publication and presentation at conferences.
  • Review and edit print and online marketing materials to ensure compliance with HST style, high quality, brand fidelity and appeal to target audience.
  • Liaise with authors/ commissioning managers to provide editorial feedback, ensure tasks are executed to specification and resolve any emerging queries.
  • Contribute to development of systems for efficient work flow management to ensure jobs are completed within agreed timeframes.
  • Provide input for regular updating of HST style manual.
  • Provide capacity building support for staff including training, coaching, mentoring, development of writing tips and guidelines.

 
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism, communication, English or other relevant discipline.

Experience

  • At least 3 years’ experience working as a copy editor, journalist, writer or other related communications role.
  • Experience of editing and proof reading publications in the publishing, NGO or government sectors.
  • Desktop publishing skills and experience are advantageous.

Competencies and Skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a team
  • English language proficiency both verbal and written.Ability to engage with complex public health and other scientific/ technical texts written for diverse audiences.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and other multimedia tools.
  • Strong project management skills with ability to multi-task, prioritise and work on several publications / projects simultaneously.
  • Good interpersonal and client relationship skills to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
  • A valid driver’s licence, willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours.

 
REMUNERATION
A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s Job Grading System will be offered.
APPLICATIONS/ENQUIRIES
Interested applicants should forward a detailed CV, stating the position applied for, together with the names and contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three contactable referees, to hr@hst.org.za.
 
PLEASE NOTE:
 

  • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents.
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • E-mail users are requested to set the delivery option of their message on both ‘Return Receipt’ and ‘Confirm Delivery’.
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
  • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.
  • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
  • HST reserves the right to not fill this position.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  8 May 2024

HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST PROMOTES EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.