Sub-Editor job in Johannesburg, Boksburg March 2024
Caxton Newspapers Sub-Editor job in Johannesburg, Boksburg March 2024
| Remuneration: | To be discussed |
| Location: | Johannesburg, Boksburg |
| Education level: | Degree |
| Job level: | Mid/Senior |
| Own transport required: | Yes |
| Travel requirement: | Occasional |
| Job policy: | Employment Equity position |
| Type: | Permanent |
Job description
Responsibilities:
- Proofing editorial copy to ensure accuracy, correct grammar and spelling
- Checking headlines, punctuation and captions on photos to ensure accuracy
- Ensure contentious issues are thoroughly checked before publication
- Help with staff training
Company Description
Your one stop local media
Requirements
- A degree or diploma in journalism
- Three years’ experience as a sub-editor/senior journalist
- Excellent writing and language skills
- Extensive general knowledge
- Meticulous, organised and deadline-driven
- Good understanding and knowledge of media law and ethics
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans – preference will be given to excellent English language candidates
- Own transport and valid drivers licence
- Candidates with newspaper or magazine experience
Contact details
Gary Potgieter
Caxton Newspapers
garyp@caxton.co.za