Job title: Junior Copy Editor
Location: Cape Town
Travel Involved: No
Job Type: Contract
Education: Degree/ Diploma
Company: Highbury Media
Job Category: Editorial
Compensation: TBC
Position Summary:

Highbury Media (Pty) Ltd is SA’s largest independent magazine and digital publishing company responsible for some of the country’s best-performing titles. We are currently looking for a junior copy-editor for our copy-editing department.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Correcting factual and language errors

Ensuring appropriate style and tone and that all copy is reader friendly (i.e.: easy to understand and a pleasure to read)

Writing catchy headers, blurbs and cover lines

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

Helping to maintain the editorial standard of excellence

Trimming copy to fit layouts

Writing captions

Checking by-lines and credits are correct and page numbers against latest flat plan

Alerting Chief Copy Editor to potential problems in the production schedule

Continuously updating HM Style Guide for the various titles being worked on

Writing features across HM’s lifestyle titles when time permits

 

Requirements:

Have a good general knowledge and be able to handle copy on a wide variety of topics, from motoring and health 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

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

 

Be prepared to work overtime if the need arises on print deadline days