Print Sub-editor - London, United Kingdom - dmg::media

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3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Print Sub-Editor

Location:
Metro Headquarters - London

Position:
Permanent

Metro is looking for a sub-editor to join our London team to help deliver news and entertainment to our print audience.

Role responsibilities

Create and curate highly engaging editorial print content, ensuring our large and diverse readership is presented with a compelling final product
Subedit and produce the weekday paper to a high editorial standard, with a focus on news copy and headlines
Rewrite, factcheck, and correct copy, ensuring it is legally and factually accurate
Identify potentially sensitive content and escalate to department heads where necessary
Proofread pages before they go to press
Make sure all editorial content adheres to Metro's style guide
Work closely with editors and colleagues to ensure a consistent tone of voice across the Metro brand as a whole

Essential skills/qualities

Excellent standard of written English and attention to detail
High quality subediting and fact checking skills
Excellent knowledge of current affairs, a strong news sense and the ability to work efficiently and without errors in a fastpaced newsroom environment
Passion for detail and how articles are presented
Familiarity with Metro as a brand, both online and in print
Strong communication and people skills and the ability to work as part of a small team
Understanding of UK media and copyright laws. Understanding of legal covenants such as the UK Editors' Code of Practice
Willingness to work in the evenings from Sunday to ThursdayThe above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolves, based on the needs of the business. A high level of adaptability is essential.

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