/ 11 July 2014

M&G is hiring: Revise subeditor

This is a full-time position
This is a full-time position

Reports to: Chief subeditor 

Permanent / Fixed Term: Permanent

This is a full-time position, based at the M&G Media offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The position is available immediately. Prospective candidates must have an appropriate tertiary degree and at least 10 years experience in editing news, feature, analysis and opinion pieces, ideally in a newspaper environment. The candidate should have strong news instincts, excellent general knowledge and a deep love of and flair for the English language. 

Purpose: To revise editorial copy at the Mail & Guardian

Key outputs: 
• Assist the chief sub-editor and deputy chief sub-editor in maintaining the Mail & Guardian’s high standards throughout all editorial sections of the M&G 
• Ensure that all elements of copy are well edited for sense, grammar and M&G style, spelling and accuracy, length and consistency, and legal and ethical compliance 
• Provide subeditors with regular and timeous feedback to improve their skills and the quality of M&G products 
• Ensure that the revise queue and its copy flow are efficiently managed throughout the production cycle 
• Be the custodian of the M&G’s style guide, ensuring that an updated version is distributed among editorial staff 
• Assist the chief sub and deputy chief sub in conducting regular performance reviews of subeditors 
• Communicate with the chief sub and deputy chief sub regularly and timeously on all relevant issues that affect overall quality, deadline adherence and subs’ performances

Required qualifications & experience: 
• Appropriate post-matric qualification or equivalent 
• At least 10 year’s experience as a revise subeditor or senior subeditor on a major newspaper

Knowledge: 
• A proven flair for headlines, subheads, intros and captions 
• Superior command of the English language 
• Knowledge of media law and ethics 
• Excellent general knowledge as well as an understanding of world and South African politics

Skills: 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Exceptional planning and implementation skills 
• Ability to assimilate and apply M&G style quickly 
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to deadlines 
• Strong analytical ability

Behavioural attributes: 
• Thrives under pressure 
• Pays attention to detail 
• Is able to work quickly and accurately to deadlines 
• Enjoys working as part of a high-performance team 
• Effective interpersonal skills 
• Deep and abiding interest in grammar, style, usage and story structure

The appointment will be done in line with M&G Media Ltd Employment Equity Policy and the remuneration will commensurate with the position. Applications should be addressed to the HR department. Email address: [email protected]

Closing date: July 18 2014 If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful