Main Responsibilities
• Checks and corrects editorial copy allocated by the Chief Sub – Editor for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity. Details, objectivity, and spellings.
• Subs copy to fit allocated space without distorting facts or dispensing with the salient points.
• Re-writes the copy as necessary for simplicity, clarity and style.
• Rewrites the appropriate headline for the copy, ensuring it reflects the overriding message of the story.
• Edits the pictures selected by the chief sub-editor to fit the allocated space, and writes/rewrites appropriate caption taking care not to merely state the obvious details.
• Submits the edited copy to the chief sub-editor within set deadlines.
• Makes up the editorial pages as directed by the chief sub-editor.
• Checks all headlines, captions, pictures, copy text and page logos and all other page element to sign the pages within set deadlines.

Academic Qualifications
• Basic University Degree in Arts or related disciplines.
• 1-4 years of experience in journalism part of which as a sub editor will be added advantage.
• Mastery of English and Swahili grammar.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates, and a day time telephone contact by 4th November, 2015 to:-

Human Resources Manager
Mwananchi Communications Ltd
P.O.BOX 19754
DAR ES SALAAM
Email: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.