Vacancy for a copy editor

Copy Editor

Ikeja

PrisDav Consulting – Our client in the Media sector is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment in the position below:

Job Title: Copy Editor

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

Proofread text and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Carry out research and verify factual correctness of information, such as dates and statistics.

Check text for house style, readability, and adherence to editorial policies.

Arrange page layouts of photos, articles, and advertisements.

Rewrite text to improve clarity and readability.

Job Requirements

Min Required Experience:

3 year(s)

Min Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree/HND

Desired Courses:

Not Specified

Other Requirements:

Skills/Competencies/Requirements

B.Sc/B.A in English, Mass Communication

3-5 years editing experience

Has a good knowledge of news room work ethics

Exceptional ability in writing and editing

Creativity: Copy editors must be curious, creative, and knowledgeable about a broad variety of topics.

Good judgment: For non-fiction pieces, copy editors must determine whether enough evidence exists to report on a story, and have a strong grasp of the ethics of certain stories.

Detail-orientation: A main task of the job is to make written work error-free, and to ensure that it matches the publication’s required style.

Interpersonal skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills help editors communicate with tact and encouragement to writers.

Writing skills: Copy editors must be able to write clearly and with good logic, and ensure that content has correct punctuation, grammar, and syntax.

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: pdc@prisdavconsulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Please do not apply if you do not qualify as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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