Editor - Johannesburg at The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

    Key Performance Areas:

 Editing

• Receives alert for active task.
• Reads editing instructions carefully.
• Access document on Intralink.
• Saves the document to work on it off-line.
• Ensures that the correct template is used.
• Edit – both copy and layout.
• Check the originality of the copy (referencing).
• Amends copy where necessary.
• Re-uploads document back onto Intralink.
• Proof reads document again.
• Amends copy where necessary again.
• Checks in the document and assigns it back to relevant person.

 Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Builds and maintains stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
• Ensures and enables clear and open communication at all times.
• Escalation of queries to Senior Editor when necessary.

Coaching

• Coaches/Mentors and trains new, freelance, fixed term and permanent Editors.
• Provides technical training for systems, software and templates.
• Explains the different language and styles used.
• Explains the editing procedures.(Sequence of events)
• Provides Editing Training manual.
• Work hand-in-hand on 1st few documents with new editors.
• Proof reads their copy.
• Makes self-available to assist whenever needed.

Qualifications:

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 5 min)

Experience:

• 1 – 3 Years experience in journalism, sub-editing or copy editing.