Highbury Media is looking for a Junior Copy Editor to join its editorial team. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete an editing test.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Correct factual and language errors

• Ensure appropriate style and tone and that all copy is reader friendly 

(ie: easy to understand and a pleasure to read)

• Write catchy headers, blurbs and cover lines

• Check consistency of straps, blurbs, captions, pull quotes, fonts and general design style

• Help to maintain the editorial standard of excellence

• Trim copy to fit layouts

• Write captions

• Check bylines and credits are correct, and page numbers against latest flat plan

• Subedit advertorial copy – liaise with production department to ensure all ads are signed off without compromising house style.

• Liaise with production department to ensure all ads are signed off without compromising house style

• Alert Chief Copy Editor to potential problems in the production schedule

• Write features across HM's lifestyle titles when time permits

• Continuously update HM style guide

Requirements:

• Communicate effectively with editors, art directors, designers and repro artists

• Be proactive, self-disciplined and a good team worker 

• Be able to work accurately and professionally under deadline pressure

• Have a good general knowledge and be able to handle copy on a wide variety of topics, from motoring and golf to fashion and travel

• Be proficient in InDesign and be able to use the internet as a research tool in a critical and informed manner