Sub Editor/Proof Reader/Reporter

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

• Proofing copy to ensure grammar and spelling is correct and consistent page numbers, headings and captions are correct photos and illustrations are correctly captioned.
• Laying copy in InDesign
• Proof-read every page
• Proofing the magazines before print
• Writing advertorials for clients
• Conducting interviews for stories and advertorials both in person and over the phone
• Adhering to house style and adapting for advertorials
• Organising emails from editor and contacts to ensure all strong stories are covered
• Ensuring the magazines have a balance of editorial coverage (news, crime, features)
• Suggesting front cover ideas (headlines and pictures)
• Talking through the news list with the Reporters and keeping them up to date with any changes to the list
• Keeping the team informed as to what the ‘strongest’ stories are for each magazine and which have the potential to be leads or double page spreads
• Informing the news -editor/design team of my ideas/visions for the layout and design of particular stories – i.e. DPS and SPS copy
• Writing catchy headlines and picture captions
• Liaising with the other reporters to keep track of what stories we are working on to avoid duplication and ensure a variety of editorial content
• Sourcing images to run alongside my editorial
• Ensuring the originality of all photographs (copyright issues)
• Keeping on top of the local and national news to ensure topical coverage and to find an ‘angle’ to current national stories that would work for our publication

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Competent in InDesign
• A passion for writing and publishing
• Approachable
• Good news judgement
• Able to work to strict deadlines
• Strong work ethic as deadlines are tight
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills essential
• Reactive to hard and immediate news and proactive in difficult situations
• Good time management
• Good command of English grammar, spelling and comprehension
• Excellent telephone manner
• Must be able to multi task and work under pressure
• Flexible with time, to ensure deadlines are met and to respond to the situation in the office
• Good organisational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25-27K DOE

Apply via email to nik@mynewsmag.co.uk

Please mention HoldtheFrontPage when applying for this role. This advert will expire on Tuesday 31st December 2019.