Job Description
COPY EDITOR- JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 07’ (K) ONE (1) POST
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Proofread text and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
2. Verify factual correctness of information, such as dates and statistics
• Check text for style, readability, and adherence to editorial policies
1. Arrange page layouts of photos, articles, and advertisements
2. Rewrite text to improve clarity and readability
Education, Training, and Certification
1. College degree: While a degree with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or communications.
2. Related experience: Experience with other types of media, such as television, newspapers, or digital media.
• Certifications: Previous copy-editing experience, relevant studies and a copy-editing certification.
Skills and Competencies
1. Creativity:Suitable candidate must be curious, creative, and knowledgeable about a broad variety of topics.
2. Good judgment:For non-fiction pieces, copy editors must determine whether enough evidence exists to report on a story, and have a strong grasp of the ethics of certain stories.
• Detail-orientation:A main task of the job is to make written work error-free, and to ensure that it matches the publication’s required style.
1. Interpersonal skills:Good communication and interpersonal skills help editors communicate with tact and encouragement to writers.
2. Writing skills:Suitable candidate must be able to write clearly and with good logic, and ensure that content has correct punctuation, grammar, and syntax.