GCIS : Freelance editors Job 2024

Reference: 02/03
Centre: Pretoria
Directorate: Vuk’uzenzele
Salary: Per assignment allocated

Requirements:
Qualifications: An appropriate three-year degree or equivalent qualification in Journalism, Communication Science and or Public Relations. Journalism experience in the print, online media, social media mediums, with broadcast experience as an optional advantage. Proven record of editing of copy for at least 3 years. Technical knowledge and experience of the process of editing, writing, proof reading and news gathering. Ability to write analysis and feature articles as well as news. Excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills. Ability to edit writers’ copy, angle and re-angle stories under pressure. Ability to come up with catchy headlines and blurbs. Excellent command of the English language, grammar and construction and understanding of the requirements for effective writing
Duties: Professional editing and proof reading (both print and electronic forms) of Vuk’uzenzele and Public Sector Manager Magazine to improve clarity, consistency and accuracy. Ensure that copy is edited, free of spelling and grammatical errors, written to an appropriate length and laid out correctly. Writing headlines for stories and reviewing stories for factual and grammatical accuracy, write photo captions and review of page proofs. Rewrite material so that it flows and adheres to the in-house style of a particular publication including checking facts to ensure that stories are accurate, adhere to the copyright laws and do not go against the publication policy.
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring along their portfolio
Enquiries: Ms D Simpson, tel 012 473 0065
Closing date: 27 January 2024