Vacancy: Sub Editor for Mindworks Global Media Services Delhi

28 October 2010
Vacancy: Sub Editor for Mindworks Global Media Services Delhi
Only candidates with ability to write sentences with zero punctuation and grammar errors should apply.

Eye for detail, rather than creative writing, is the key skill required. The candidate should have quick subbing and proofing skills.

We are looking for candidates who have high awareness of news, and follow international news comprehensively.

Candidate should be willing to work in evening-night shifts (4:30pm to 1:30am)

The work includes cutting copy, rephrasing sentences for better clarity, editing the copy on the page, writing headlines, intro and captions; and proofing the page.

The job will call for proficiency in page makeup or layout using Adobe InDesign or QuarkExpress. The sub-editor will frequently need to work closely with the design team to ensure pages meet top quality standards.

A working knowledge of the steps that take place through the editorial production cycle would help.

More information here.
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