editor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Portuguese

Work setting

• Newspaper
• Radio station or network
• Television network and/or station
• Magazine

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Evaluate suitability of material for publication, broadcast or publication on Internet
• Make decisions on the significance of copy and what to implement
• Plan layout or format of copy according to space or time allocations
• Publish text for distribution
• Detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar and syntax
• Shorten or lengthen copy
• Plan coverage of upcoming events and assign work accordingly
• Confer with authors, staff writers, reporters and others regarding revisions to copy
• Plan and co-ordinate activities of staff and assure production deadlines are met
• Write or prepare introductions, marketing and promotional materials, bibliographic references, indexes and other text
• Review programs and policies to ensure conformance with regulations
• Plan and maintain production schedules
• Liaise with authors, composers, producers and directors

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Electronic mail

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication