Sub Editor

**About us**:
Do you have an eagle eye for detail? Can you spot a typo at 50 paces and do you know your ‘it’s’ from your ‘its’ and your nouns from your pronouns?

Do you love words? Checking them, changing them, writing them.

If grammar, punctuation, spelling and seeing beautifully crafted articles in print are your thing, look no further

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and organised subeditor to join our Custom Publishing team in a part-time capacity (two days per week).

Based in our Osborne Park office and reporting to the Manager and Editor of Custom Publishing, the role centres on meticulously checking content in print advertorial features and weekly products, sales and marketing material, and branded content for online.

**About the role**
- Subedit and proofread the Advertising department’s print publications, features and advertorials to ensure copy is free of errors, factually correct and well written.
- Liaise with the journalists and editor to check facts and stories to ensure they are accurate and adhere to copyright laws.
- Re-write articles, if necessary, to fit the allocated space and to ensure the content reads well, adheres to the style guide and is suitably aimed at the target audience.
- Liaise with the graphic designers on changes, where necessary, before pages are given to the editor.
- Write strong and engaging headings that capture the essence of the story.
- Adapt the above skills for the online tasks; regularly check writers’ online work.
- Proof (and write/rewrite text where necessary) sales flyers and other sales/marketing material.
- Write copy for print and online, as required.
- Work productivity in a team environment with the ability to react speedily in a deadline-drive setting, whilst maintaining a high standard of work.

**About You**

Solid writing and research skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment are essential to perform well in this role.

Experience in print media will be highly advantageous.

Working with a team of journalists and graphic designers, the subeditor will be a team player who displays exceptional multitasking and time management skills to effectively work to multiple deadlines daily on a busy Advertising floor.

**About the Benefits**
- Salary sacrifice packaging and a paid parental leave policy
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- An Osborne Park location with an onsite café, free gym and parking
- An employee Perks program, health and wellbeing support program and more
- SWM is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace._
- SWM does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes._

**Advertised**: 29 Nov 2024 3:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 29 Dec 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time

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