Junior Editor
Start date: Immediate
Salary: Negotiable based on skill level and experience
Think Tank Studio is looking for a Junior Editor to create and execute content for our in-house publication.
As a JUNIOR EDITOR, your core pillars of work are to:
LEAD in the conceptualisation and execution of our in-house publications
- Plan and be responsible for the content and quality of editorial and publication content for the magazines, ensuring the timely and successful publication of each issue.
- Plan, produce, edit and oversee content production in various formats (e.g. podcasts, explainer videos, interactive articles) on multi-platforms.
- Discern & improve on the requests, offers, and promises required to help project stakeholders and clients experience greater level of satisfaction with the company’s work.
DEVELOP the capabilities of the writing unit
- Take responsibility to learn & grow in a new area of learning and lead in knowledge-sharing with the team.
- Contribute articles, as well as generate ideas for articles and stories with writing staff.
- Editing and re-writing articles and stories, some of which may be rejected or returned to the writers for revision.
- Manage working relationships with writing staff (full time and/or freelance) and designers for related projects.
- Maintain and uphold the writing standards of the unit.
- Proof-read and copy write for any other Company related publications or projects
- Handle any other Company related matters as may arise or be assigned by the Managing Editor or Editor-in-Chief.
General
- You must be able to organise and manage your own time and project schedules effectively or be willing to learn.
Team Structure: The Junior Editor will work under the direct supervision of the Editor-in-Chief as part of the Editorial unit
Application: If you are interested in applying for this position, please email [email protected] with the following:
- A copy of your latest resume
- A cover letter detailing why you feel you are a suitable candidate for this post
- Writing samples and/or portfolio of relevant work
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Think Tank Studio is a curatorial studio that makes meaning in a complex world by crafting compelling stories and experiences.
We do this through our own products — current affairs and educational magazines Broader Perspectives, Present Perfect and Represent. We also help other organisations craft meaningful stories and experiences through our specialisations in research, content, design and communication.
We believe that if stories are told and platforms are built to allow people to expand and reframe their observations and points of view, we can build the social and emotional capital crucial for an empathetic and inclusive society.
