DIVA magazine
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Role: Sub-Editor for DIVA’s Print Magazine
THIS ROLE IS FOR DIVA’S PRINT MAGAZINE. YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR’S SUB-EDITING EXPERIENCE.
Do you eat, sleep and breathe queer culture? Are you an experienced sub-editor with outstanding attention to detail? Keen to work with a diverse LGBTQIA+ team? Then you could be just what we’re looking for.
DIVA magazine is searching for a hardworking, talented, flexible sub-editor, to work five days every two months on a freelance basis. This is a remote, home-based role with occasional opportunities to meet up with the team in person.
If you’d like to apply, please send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you want to work for DIVA and what makes you perfect for this role to editorial@diva-magazine.com. The closing date for applications is 14 October.
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Responsibilities
As DIVA sub-editor, you will:
- Sub-edit copy as provided by the editor for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, tone and house style.
- Fact-check copy.
- Ensure copy is free from legal issues.
- Rework copy for flow and tone as needed.
- Edit copy for length where required.
- Write headlines, stand firsts, picture captions and pull-quotes as required.
- Layout copy on the page in InDesign, editing as needed to ensure it fits.
- Liaise directly with contributors about any issues arising from their copy via email.
- Communicate with the editor about any issues with copy and/or ongoing issues with particular contributors.
- Take responsibility for overseeing and developing the DIVA house style guide.
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About You
You have:
- A keen eye for detail.
- At least one year’s sub-editing experience working on a print publication or similar fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Experience working with InDesign.
- A calm head on your shoulders.
- Excellent general knowledge.
- Great time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
You are:
- A stickler for impeccable spelling and grammar.
- Well versed in up-to-date media law.
- Creative and able to craft engaging headlines.
- A hardworking team player and skilled communicator.
- Passionate about queer culture.
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