Travel Weekly seeks a chief sub-editor
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Travel Weekly, the magazine and website for the travel sector, is looking for an accomplished chief sub-editor with first-rate experience in print and web publishing. In addition to producing the weekly print title and daily content on travelweekly.co.uk, the production desk in Surrey works on various supplements throughout the year.
Key responsibilities of this journalism job
You’ll be sub editing copy and writing creative headlines and standfirsts. A stickler for grammar, spelling and house style, you’ll have a knack for turning raw copy into sparkling, well-structured articles. Page layout and picture research is also part of the role, and you’ll have shared responsibility for page approvals and sending pages.
Key skills required for this journalism job
Part of your role will be people management as you will need to challenge your writers to ensure the stories they submit for publication are factually correct and of a high standard.
You will have strong copy-subbing skills and a sharp eye for detail.
A high level of skill in Indesign and Photoshop is vital. You will need excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Above all, you will act as the guardian of high quality for the magazine and deadline, ensuring the editors, writers and designers meet their deadlines in producing the magazine and website travel sector rely on.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chief sub editor with extensive experience to join Reed Business Information (RBI), a leading B2B online media and publishing company, with an award-winning portfolio of branded community websites, online subscription services, web based directories and vertical search products. Part of the Reed Elsevier Group, RBI has annual sales of £250 million, with globally recognised brands in 18 vertical markets in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia.
Benefits of this journalism job
RBI General Benefits Package includes a competitive salary, Group Pension Scheme, 29 days holiday per year, two paid charity days per year, and the Save As You Earn Share Scheme (SAYE).
To apply for this role, go to Reed Business Information’s website.
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