Sub Editor Job East African Business Times Kenya 2020

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Position: Sub Editor

Location: Nairobi

Job Description

A local Publishing Firm is looking for immediate vacancies for a Sub Editor with editorial experience and excellent proofreading skills to join our Business& Financial Publication team to work in Kenya.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years editing experience in a fast-paced newsroom or in the digital journalism space
• Excellent knowledge of proper compositional practices to aid in rewriting and proofreading
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a strong command of English.
• Rigorous research skills, commitment to accuracy and attention to detail in order to verify information on diverse topics
• Have the ability to work creatively and accurately under pressure with excellent attention to detail
• Critical-thinking skills and news judgment
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills
• A keen understanding of how to use data for storytelling
• Experience and knowledge of Content verification techniques and tools
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with writers, and marketing team members who work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Edit, revise edit and proofread copy produced by researchers and writers
• Editinfo graphics and other visual graphics created by the design and data team
• Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard references sources
• Ensure publication standards and goals and expectations are met

How to apply

Use email: editorial@eabusinesstimes.com to apply