Sub-Editor – Pretoria

Gauteng, Full Time Deadline: Not specified

We’ll Count on You To:

Proofread political, economic and industry-specific content. Check copy for consistency, style, figures, libel ’ copyright infringement, grammar and punctuation.
Communicate closely with the wider Research, Sub-Editorial and Production teams to ensure timely publication of content.
Manage high daily and weekly workloads.
Contribute to sub-editorial process improvements.

What You Need to Have:

Degree in an English language-oriented or adjacent field.
Experience of editing/proofreading in an English-language environment.
Excellent written English, grammar and proofreading skills, besides meticulous attention to detail.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and an ability to grasp new technologies/systems quickly.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

Excellent time management and organisation skills.
Demonstrable ability to handle large volumes of work.
Ability to work in a large team and engage with colleagues.
Interest in current affairs and international business/economics/politics.