posted on : 5 years ago

Industry : Print /Digital Media Job Function : Editorial Content

Job Experience Level : Mid Level

Minimum Years of Experience : 4-5 years working experience in a busy newsroom

Minimum Academic Qualification : Bachelor

Job Summary

To edit stories, write captions, place pictures and write headlines in conformity with journalistic ethics, editorial objectives and house style within set deadlines.

Full Job Description

• Checks and corrects editorial copy allocated by the Chief Sub-Editor for facts, accuracy, taste, house style, language use, clarity, details, objectivity, and spellings.

• Subs copy to fit allocated space without distorting facts or dispensing with the salient points.

• Re-writes the copy as necessary for simplicity, clarity and style.

• Rewrites appropriate headline for the copy, ensuring it reflects the overriding message of the story.

• Edits the pictures selected by the Chief Sub-Editor to fit the allocated space, and writes/rewrites appropriate caption taking care not to merely state the obvious details.

• Submits the edited copy to the Chief Sub-Editor within set deadlines.

• Makes up the editorial pages as directed by the Chief Sub-Editor.

• Assists the product editor to ensure deadline pullout is compiled to plan.

• Checks all headlines, captions, pictures, copy text and page logos and all other page elements to sign the pages within set deadlines.