Editors job description

Job Brief

We are looking for a talented and experienced editor to join our editorial team. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, reviewing, and editing content for our online and print publications. You will work closely with writers, designers, photographers, and other editors to ensure quality and consistency across all platforms. You will also generate and pitch original and engaging story ideas that align with our target audience’s preferences and our editorial vision.

To be successful in this role, you should have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, as well as proven work experience as an editor in a similar industry. You should also have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as well as a keen eye for detail and a good sense of what makes an interesting story. You should also be familiar with the relevant style guides and best practices for your medium and industry. Additionally, you should have excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

If you are passionate about creating high-quality and engaging content for various media platforms, we would like to hear from you. Please send us your resume and portfolio of your previous work, along with a cover letter explaining why you are the best fit for this position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, review, and edit content for online and print publications.
• Work with writers, designers, photographers, and other editors to ensure quality and consistency across all platforms.
• Generate and pitch original and engaging story ideas that align with the target audience’s preferences and the editorial vision.
• Oversee layout and design, and check content for accuracy and errors.
• Proofread, edit, and improve stories or pieces.
• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines.
• Meet deadlines and budget requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• Proven work experience as an editor in a similar industry
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• A keen eye for detail and a good sense of what makes an interesting story
• Familiarity with the relevant style guides and best practices for the medium and industry
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines