• editing copy, written by reporters or features writers, to remove spelling mistakes and grammatical errors
  • rewriting material so that it flows or reads better and adheres to the house style of a particular publication
  • ensuring that a story fits a particular word count by cutting or expanding material as necessary
  • writing headlines that capture the essence of the story or are clever or amusing
  • writing standfirsts or 'sells' (brief introductions, which sum up the story underneath the headline)
  • liaising with reporters, journalists and editors
  • checking facts and stories to ensure they're accurate, adhere to copyright laws, are not libelous or go against the publication's policy
  • cropping photos and deciding where to use them for best effect and writing picture captions
  • proofreading complete pages produced by other sub-editors using the main basic proofing symbols
  • working to a page plan to ensure that the right stories appear in the correct place on each page
  • laying out pages and, depending on the nature of the role, playing a part in page design
  • keeping up to date with sector issues, e.g. by reading related publications
  • adapting all these skills for a publication's website.

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Career Level:
Intern/Student
Minimum Experience:
Less than 1 Year
Apply Before:
Jun 26, 2021
Posting Date:
May 25, 2021

Diplomatic Focus

Media/Communications · 1-10 employees - Islamabad

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