Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian

M&G is hiring: Deputy chief sub-editor

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The Mail & Guardian is looking to hire a deputy chief sub-editor for the print edition.

Role: To assist the chief sub-editor to supervise the day-to-day work of the sub-editing team for the print edition of the M&G.

Key outputs

  • Control quality to ensure that copy-editing and layout/design are of a high standard

  • Edit copy and lay out/design pages according to M&G style

  • Proofread and pass pages

  • Use a workflow system to control page production and copy-editing

  • Ensure that deadlines of all in-house M&G products are met

  • Liaise with advertising about pagination

  • Deal with the administrative duties of the subs’ desk, including managing freelance sub-editors and proofreaders

    • Qualifications and experience

    • Minimum of six years’ experience on a news or subs’ desk

  • Experience using a workflow system

    • Knowledge

    • Up-to-date knowledge of media law

  • Interest in and understanding of the role of design in media

    • Skills

    • Excellent subbing skills for copy, headline writing, standfirsts and captions

  • Excellent knowledge of InDesign or similar layout software

  • People management experience is essential

  • Excellent time-management skills

    • Behavioural attributes

    • Highly organised

  • Innovative and creative

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure

  • Ability to work with a highly skilled team

  • Interested in the future of media

    • The appointment will be done in line with the M&G Media Ltd Employment Equity Policy and remuneration will be commensurate with the position.

    The closing date for applications is April 5 2012, and can be sent here.