Sub editor, Communications and Marketing
Do you enjoy transforming technical articles into plain language stories? Do you have an eagle eye for grammar?
Auckland City Council is looking for a sub-editor for a number of projects, including its weekly publication City Scene (which is currently distributed to over 172,000 households across the city). This demanding and exciting role needs a candidate able to produce copy for diverse audiences. The candidate must also have excellent grammar skills and an eye for detail, and must ensure tight quality controls are adhered to. Working very closely with the editor, you will assist each week in production and making sure the publication is customer-friendly and interesting to read. Additionally, the role will also call for your writing and subbing assistance on the council's online space. Lastly, you will need to be the champion for the council's style guide Get it Write.
You must ideally have at least two years writing experience with local newspapers, magazines or corporate publications. A relevant qualification or solid relevant industry experience is desirable. Our preference is that you will have previous experience as a sub-editor.
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Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
- Funding support for independent performing arts venues such as Q Theatre and The Basement
- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
- Urban design of city environments such as Fort Street and Elliot street redevelopments
- City planning and management of projects like Aotea Quarter development
- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
- Delivery of community services to maintain and develop community and recreation facilities and centres
- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
Auckland Council is proud to support The Big Idea. Through The Big Idea, Auckland Council can effectively engage with Auckland’s creative community, and promote the arts and culture services it provides.
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