Sub Editor Casual

SubEditor Casual 10 hours per week)

Do you have an eagle eye for detail Can you spot a typo at 50 paces and do you know your its from your its and your nouns from your pronouns Do you love words Checking them changing them writing them. If grammar punctuation spelling and seeing beautifully crafted articles in print are your thing look no further!

About Us:

Seven West Media (SWM) is not only the top news sports and entertainment brand in WA we are a group of diverse creative and inclusive team members that love what we do. We comprise of brands including West Regional Newspapers The West Australian The Sunday Times thewest PerthNow Channel Seven 7plus and thegame.

What Youll Be Doing:

We are seeking a highly motivated proactive and organised subeditor to join our Custom Publishing team in a casual capacity (around 10 hours per week). Based in our Osborne Park office and reporting to the Manager and Editor of Custom Publishing the role centres on meticulously checking content in print advertorial features and weekly products sales and marketing material and branded content for online.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sub edit and proofread the Advertising departments print publications features and advertorials to ensure copy is free of errors factually correct and well written.
• Liaise with the journalists and editor to check facts and stories to ensure they are accurate and adhere to copyright laws.
• Rewrite articles if necessary to fit the allocated space and to ensure the content reads well adheres to the style guide and is suitably aimed at the target audience.
• Liaise with the graphic designers on changes where necessary before pages are given to the editor.
• Write strong and engaging headings that capture the essence of the story.
• Adapt the above skills for the online tasks; regularly check writers online work.
• Proof (and write/rewrite text where necessary) sales flyers and other sales/marketing material.
• Write copy for print and online as required.
• Work productivity in a team environment with the ability to react speedily in a deadlinedrive setting whilst maintaining a high standard of work.

What Youll Bring:

• The successful candidate will possess at least two years experience in a similar role and demonstrate excellent written English including spelling and grammar a fastidious approach to their work and most importantly the keenest eye for detail!
• Solid writing and research skills a strong work ethic and the ability to maintain highquality work in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment are essential to perform well in this role.
• Experience in print media will be highly advantageous.
• Working with a team of journalists and graphic designers the subeditor will be a team player who displays exceptional multitasking and time management skills to effectively work to multiple deadlines daily on a busy Advertising floor.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Supportive Work Environment: We value respect collaboration and inclusivity creating a workplace where you can grow.
• Great Benefits: Enjoy salary sacrifice packaging subsidised housing and a competitive remuneration package.
• WorkLife Balance: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Employee Perks: Access to health and wellbeing support programs and more!

Join us at Seven West Media and be a part of our success story.

Click Apply Now to submit your resume and join one of Australias most prominent media companies.

Please note only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered.

Seven West Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.

SWM does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.