M&G is hiring: Online sub-editor
The M&G Online is looking for a sub-editor with online experience to update the website and upload articles from the newspaper.
The M&G Online is looking for a sub-editor with online experience to update the website and upload articles from the newspaper.
The Mail & Guardian Online is looking for a sub-editor with online experience to update the website, as well as upload articles from the M&G newspaper to the site.
Key performance areas:
- Select and process pictures from news agencies
- Edit agency or original M&G Online articles and other content for style and sense
- Craft headlines, blurbs and captions
- Publish articles and pictures using the M&G Online content management system
- Write original copy for the M&G Online on occasion
- Edit and upload articles and pictures from the M&G newspaper using the M&G Online content management system
- Be able to work on a weekly rotation of morning and evening shifts from Monday to Friday, and on the occasional public holiday and weekend.
Qualifications and experience required:
- Appropriate post-matric qualification
- At least two years' experience as a sub-editor
- Online sub-editing experience would be an advantage
- An excellent knowledge of media law and ethics
- First-class English language skills
- A firm grasp of current affairs, both local and international
Characteristics and competencies:
- Net savvy
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated and passionate
- Ability to quickly assimilate and apply the M&G's style
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Strong analytical ability
Applications should be addressed to M&G Online news editor Adrian Ephraim.
Email address: [email protected]
Closing date: October 26 2012
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 14 days after closing of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.
