Editorial Intern - (Bona)
Highbury Media is looking for a creative, dynamic, and detail-oriented editorial assistant with a passion for all things lifestyle and print media to work on Bona magazine. As an editorial assistant on Bona magazine, you’ll have the opportunity to write and contribute towards one of South Africa’s most well-loved publications. From celebrities and entertainment to careers, fashion, fitness, and home decor, our ideal candidate is someone who is obsessed with all things magazines and can think of nothing more exciting than researching and writing articles while learning about the world of print and digital media.
The successful candidate will be required to:- Research, interview sources, and write articles on various topics.
- Assist the editor with day-to-day administrative tasks.
- Brainstorm fresh and relevant content/article ideas and pitch them to the editor.
- Assist in the running of magazines through the print cycle.
- Assist with the editing of layouts.
- Attend and digitally document events on behalf of the magazines.
Requirements:- Tertiary qualification in journalism or English with a strong interest in writing and editing.
- Excellent writing, copy-editing, and organisational skills.
- Proactive and self-disciplined with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Able to work accurately under deadline pressure.
- Positive, can-do attitude with a desire to learn and improve.
- A genuine interest in magazines and regular engagement with magazine content.
- Knowledge of Google Suite, Affinity Publisher, and Adobe InDesign would be beneficial.
Posted on 16 Oct 12:06, Closing date 15 Dec
