The successful candidate shall work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and the editorial team to ensure stories (content) conform to the company’s editorial policies. S/he ensures the house style is adhered to, writing, rewriting, editing, and proofreading breaking news, news, feature stories, interviews, and commentaries. The candidates shall check facts and claims to ensure they are accurate and free from copyright laws infringement and not libelous.

The copy editor ensures that stories are the right length and correctly placed on each page, section of the website, and other digital platforms such as mobile apps. S/he composes headlines that capture the essence of the story; add write and edit captions for photos, videos, and illustrations.

Job Requirements

An undergraduate degree in the English Language, Journalism, Social Science or in a related field
Working experience as a journalist, and in particular as a sub-editor with prior experience of working as a digital journalist is a plus
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Excellent knowledge of grammar and punctuation; news savvy
An understanding of the law relating to publishing and journalism ethics as well as meticulous attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and prior reporting experience plus

How to Apply

Submit your detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials and a cover letter via email: hr@addisfortune.net or jobs@addisfortune.net

Note: Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening and interviews. Candidates MUST refer to the position title on the subject line of their email and applications. Native English speakers are encouraged to apply

Copy Editor