Sub Editor Resume
Objective : As a Sub Editor, proofreaded several content types, ensuring it consistently adhered to Third Bridges Style Guide, edited and suggested relevant changes, balancing tone, and concision, and ensured an appropriate level of context/detail.
Skills : Editing and Proofreading, Content Management Systems, research skills, communication, time management
Description :
- Edited and proofreaded Interview transcripts for Style Guide adherence, readability, and accuracy, focusing on our Forum product but to support several Third Bridge products longer term.
- Turned around high-quality coverage to strict daily deadlines, the sub-edited team who internal stakeholders globally, but especially in the US, can go to for any Sub-editing-related query/support.
- Resolved content-related issues collaboratively with stakeholders such as Interviewers (Sector Analysts),
- Compliance and Operations, and proactively confirmed the alignment of approach with Sub-editing peers in London, New York, and Mumbai.
- Contributed to the assessment of internal Style Guide and process updates.
- Escalated transcription errors and Style Guide misalignments to enhance product quality.
- Delivered strong results to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA English
Sub Editor Resume
Headline : As a Sub Editor, gathered and prepared routine information, including sports results, and worked to ensure consistency and professionalism in written materials, promoting a positive brand image and reinforcing the organization's authority and credibility.
Skills : SEO Knowledge, Digital Tools, multitasking, layout design, social media proficiency, storytelling
Description :
- Verified information and story details to confirm the accuracy of stories.
- Designed page layouts and ensured stories and pictures were correctly placed on pages.
- Assisted with content planning and editorial calendar management.
- Edited reports and press releases.
- Liaised with journalists, reporters, and editors.
- Reviewed and edited articles for clarity, grammar, and style before publication.
- Collaborated with writers to enhance content quality and ensure adherence to editorial guidelines.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS Media Studies
Sub Editor Resume
Headline : As a Sub Editor, updated the General Awareness, transformed reporters copy into tight, clear, and readable stories in line with internal style guides, and wrote headlines, picture captions, and story summaries.
Skills : Fact-Checking, Attention to Detail, team collaboration, AP style proficiency, SEO knowledge, headline writing
Description :
- Made sure that stories are accurate and do not compromise legality.
- Rewrite material so that it flows or reads better and adheres to the house style of a particular publication.
- Completely Proofreader pages produced by other sub-editors using the main basic proofing symbols.
- Edited copy, written by reporters or feature writers, to remove spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
- Worked on a page plan to ensure that the right stories appear in the correct place on each page.
- Wrote headlines that capture the essence of the story or are clever or amusing.
- Collected the material for Reasoning and Aptitude skills.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA English
Sub Editor Resume
Headline : As a Sub Editor, motivated and inspired departmental staff and colleagues, printed regional variations of magazines using cold-set and gravure printing processes.
Skills : Communication, Time Management, critical thinking, deadline management, adaptability, social media proficiency, research skills
Description :
- Handled change management and dealt with ambiguity.
- Learned on the job or enrolled in specialized courses such as advanced copyediting, sub-editing, and proofreading.
- Gained work experience can boost one's chances of becoming a sub-editor, and opportunities for gaining such experience include apprenticeships, freelancing, or securing low-paying, entry-level jobs in smaller companies.
- Proofread and edited articles, prepared content for publication ensured adherence to copyright laws, fact-checked, and worked cooperatively with other professionals in the field.
- Wrote, rewrote, edited, and proofreaded text.
- Make sure that house style is adhered to (house style means the particular style conventions of a given publication, eg the publication’s tone and punctuation/grammar conventions).
- Wrote headlines, picture captions, and story summaries.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA English
Sub Editor Resume
Objective : As a Sub Editor, designed page layouts, ensured that stories were the right length and correctly placed on pages, sized photographs, and placed them within features.
Skills : Critical Thinking, Collaboration, digital publishing, multitasking
Description :
- Managed the subbing desk and any casual staff, assigned day-to-day work, and enhanced the team with freelancers' trust.
- Worked with the Editor to identify and implement new processes to improve and speed up the production of both magazines while maintaining 100 percent accuracy.
- Collaborated with editorial staff to constantly improve the overall quality of our products.
- Checked facts and applied house style.
- Worked early or late if necessary to meet deadlines and be on call out of office hours.
- Striking up good working relationships is vital – from marketing and advertising, to repro, printers, and newspaper colleagues.
- Worked under pressure quickly, accurately, and with good humor.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA English Lit
Sub Editor Resume
Objective : As a Sub Editor, produced work according to the publication schedule, and ensured that formatting, spelling, and grammar used in articles, captions, and headings were consistent throughout the publication.
Skills : Strong command of English grammar and style, Excellent proofreading and editing abilities, grammar expertise, storytelling, critical thinking
Description :
- Maintained awareness of potential legal issues and always acted by the PCC Code of Conduct.
- Managed the on-screen sub-editing for the region, complying with the company house style. This includes checking grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Assisted the Sub Edit Manager with the scheduling through Sub Edit to Production of CRS ratings reports within the Latin America region.
- Assisted other regional sub-editors when uneven workflows arose.
- Liaised with the Regional Director and Regional Managers to ensure an even workflow.
- Used the content management system to sub-edit and publish directly to the website, ensuring the quality of online events-driven pieces.
- Improved text by identifying inconsistencies and errors (both language and content) and resolving ambiguous passages in conjunction with the analyst.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BA English
Sub Editor Resume
Headline : As a Sub Editor, sent both print and electronic products for final publication through the template, monitored the performance of subs, and carried out biannual Performance Development Reviews.
Skills : content management, copywriting, proofreading, time management
Description :
- Managed multiple inboxes, and wrote numerous articles with excellent grammar and punctuation.
- Worked under time pressure, being a highly competitive individual and team player.
- Tracked and chased client amends, and worked with other members of the team to produce the Omni-channel program to the agreed standard.
- Skilled with Content Management Systems.
- Checked sourced, and flagged with editors and writers when inconsistencies/errors occur.
- Maintained a style guide to ensure consistency in language and formatting.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to align content with promotional strategies.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA Media Studies
Sub Editor Resume
Objective : As an Sub Editor, subedited the weekly magazine and signed it off in the staging environment, checking proofs for printed publications and regularly reviewed marketing content worked on by the Marketing Writer and sub-editor, managed a team of one sub-editor, one Fashion Writer, and one Marketing Writer, providing regular linguistic feedback, conducting annual reviews and sharing any concerns about performance with the Translations Managing Editor.
Skills : Knowledge of SEO best practices, Effective communication, Collaboration skills
Description :
- Supported the Translations Managing Editor in recruiting the right linguists for the team.
- Led regular meetings with the language team to continue refining the tone of voice of the translated content.
- Copied check uploads on both the CMS and live site, working to tight deadlines to ensure all product descriptions are well-written in a concise, accurate, and informative manner, showcasing all relevant key details.
- Ensured that all editorial content across product pages reflects the aims, values, and house style of THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP.
- Maintained house-style document
- Conducted regular audits of the site to check for consistency and accuracy.
- Edited and proofread press releases and other promotional materials for accuracy.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
BS Media Studies
Sub Editor Resume
Summary : As an Sub Editor, updated live copy with amend requests from RCs, Stock Comparison teams, and Buyers, copied check uploads on both the content management system and live site, working to tight deadlines to ensure all product descriptions were well-written in a concise, accurate and informative manner, showcasing all relevant key details.
Skills : Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Attention to detail, Content Management, Grammar Expertise, Style Guide Adherence
Description :
- Ensured copy published on all platforms was accurate, error-free, and adhered to each magazine’s house style.
- Consulted with other departments to resolve issues with copy, pictures, or layouts, but keep smiling during those chats.
- Managed a subs’ desk on weekly listings magazines.
- Subbed description details, checking the accuracy of copy against images as well as grammar, and spelling.
- Updated live copy with amend requests from Retail Coordinators, Stock Comparison teams, and Buyers.
- Worked with CHIEF PRODUCT SUB-EDITOR to coordinate the subbing team’s daily output across all Group brands.
- Liaised with Product Editorial Translations to schedule site audits in advance.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
MA Communication
Sub Editor Resume
Objective : As a Sub Editor, managed day-to-day operational communications processes and scheduling, using judgment to prioritize messages against business needs, worked proactively with EC colleagues in the wider team, and the business, to ensure all content we publish is quality checked and appropriate for publication, and that we are targeting the right audiences in the right way.
Skills : Critically Thinking, Planning, layout design, digital publishing, social media management
Description :
- Exposured to content spanning diverse industries and topics, from cloud computing, AI, retail, and pharmaceuticals to aviation, semiconductors, and real estate, and themes from ESG to macroeconomic updates.
- Accessed to firsthand insights from industry experts, ranging from C-level executives at multinational corporations to employees of local start-ups.
- Exposured through cooperation with departments globally to deliver high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed process and governance frameworks for the wider Employee Communications (EC) team, ensuring our colleagues have support and guidance to deliver effective, targeted communications.
- Ensured rigorous high standards were maintained across the whole team, driving the quality of our communications up and providing proactive editorial advice to colleagues.
- Corporate narrative and Brand Purpose in our ways of working, making communications clear and consistent across the businesses we support, in a way that resonates with the specific needs of each audience.
- Wrote and edited content for a wide range of communications (inc. strategic, leadership, newsletter, operational), adhering to Barclays’ brand writing character and guidelines.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS Media Studies
