Editing and Sub-Editing Journalism Copywriting News Bulletin Writing A seasoned professional is offering a 30-year track record of success as an enthusiastic Journalist, Editor and Sub-Editor across the Media industry. Demonstrate expertise in effectively directing daily editorial operations while developing fresh, high-quality editorial content that meets set objectives. Leverage in-depth knowledge of local and international news topics, current events as well as global and cultural affairs. Possess exceptional organisational and multi-tasking abilities required to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadlines. Passionate about mentoring and leading young Journalists to always produce energising and true content that will capture the attention of various audiences. Notable career achievements:  International Editor for print and digital  Copywriter for blue-chip clients in Hong Kong, i.e. Lane Crawford  Holding the position of Sub-Editor  Portfolio of high-quality published articles or newscasts  Recipient of the MASA award in 1986 KEY COMPETENCIES  Online and Social Media Expertise  Corporate Consulting  Copywriting  Proofreading and Editing  Outstanding Writing and Grammar Skills  Research and Writing Skills  Accuracy and Attention to Detail  Content Visibility  Digital Technology Knowledge  Video and Sound Editing  Marketing  Networking Skills  People Management  Current Affairs and Headline Knowledge  Team Collaboration PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Knysna-Plett Herald (Group Editors), South Africa 2015 to Present Editor • Managing the print publishing cycle and content. • Establishing publication standards and objectives. • Proofreading, editing and improving stories. CONTACT DETAILS Address: 5 Newton Street, Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa Phone: +27 (0) (***)-***-**** Email: ****@*****.*** PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  Critical Thinking  Multitasking  Deadline-driven  Integrity and Strong Work Ethic  Enthusiasm  Communication Elaine King KKING Elaine King - Curriculum Vitae Page 2 of 4 EDUCATION Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) International Certificate 2009 Cape Town TEFL Training Institute, South Africa and Thailand Journalism Diploma Durban University of Technology (Previously known as Durban Technikon), South Africa Matriculated: National Senior Certificate South Africa PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Ongoing Management Courses: Media24 and Group Editors • Ongoing Human Resources Courses: Media24 and Group Editors • Ongoing Digital Media Training • Professional Photography and Video Courses • Evolving Role of Social Media. • Living Standards Measurement (LSM) • Google Analytics • The Use of SEO and Teasers TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE • Eidos • Various other newspaper editing and design tools • Advanced Photography Skills • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft PowerPoint • Suggesting content and generating headlines in alignment with target audience’s preferences. • Overseeing the layout of artwork, designs and photography as well as checking content for accuracy and errors. • Liaising directly with Designers, Photographers, Advertising Representatives and Writers, etc. • Meeting set deadlines and budgetary requirements. Project Portfolio: http://www.******.*** some-for-some-against-(***)-***-**** http://www.******.*** aur-tooth-found-in-Knysna http://www.******.*** -is-getting-a-mosque http://www.******.*** -mosque-to-go-ahead http://www.******.*** Knysna-mosque-decision http://www.******.*** -mosque-Legal-fees-mounting http://www.******.*** e-battle-continues http://www.******.*** e-location-challenged-by-locals http://www.******.*** nts-to-fight-mosque-in-high-court http://www.******.*** e-objectors-feel-ignored http://www.******.*** ms-relieved-about-new-mosque http://www.******.*** sque-group-may-resort-to-court http://www.******.*** for-Knysna http://www.******.*** against-mosque http://www.******.*** application-submitted http://www.******.*** Mosque-still-on-the-horison http://www.******.*** Plans-to-establish-mosque-in-Knysna http://www.******.*** Elaine King - Curriculum Vitae Page 3 of 4 http://www.******.*** Mosque-plans-progress http://www.******.*** http://www.******.*** http://www.******.*** Deaths-and-crime Financial Mail, Mail & Guardian and Business Day, South Africa 2014 to Present Freelance Writer • Continuously meeting set deadlines. • Receiving list of article topics by Editors. • Gathering information and content material regarding the subject topic. • Planning the overall format of the article. • Organising the collected information and the subject matter before writing articles. • Submitting completed articles to the Editors within set deadlines. Project Portfolio: http://www.******.*** thing http://www.******.*** finds-that-unique-charm Fever Publications/Media 24, South Africa 2008 to 2014 Editor Editor for the South Coast Fever, Upper Coast Fever and East Griqualand Fever • Successfully managing the full operations for three newspapers. • Overseeing budgets for papers which determines pagination. • Supervising Editorial staff at three offices, including editorial, news management, copy-tasting, laying pages, proof-reading and the sign-off of pages. • Managing all editorial content for all three papers. • Uploading content onto three separate websites which includes photo galleries. • Ensuring successful business development and budget management in line with the market. Editor for the Natal Witness KwaZulu-Natal Region Coastal Edition • Overseeing news content for page one and three and other pages. • Supervising the work of two Writers and a Photographer. • Writing daily lead stories and other main news. • Providing a daily news menu to the Pietermaritzburg head office. • Continuously adhering to tight deadlines. • Successfully branding the New Witness project. Start-up Editor for East London Fever • Overseeing the recruitment of new employees. • Expanding a new network of contacts. • Positioning the paper in the market by analysing opposition papers’ activities. I have known and worked with Elaine King for over 30 years. I first met her when we were young Journalism students at Natal Technikon - now the Durban University of Technology. She has covered the full spectrum of news output in her long and successful career from a General to a Specialist Reporter (health and medicine); positons of newsroom leadership, a Column Writer and newspaper Editor. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her for any senior position in the news or content business. She has exemplary skills as a Writer, Sub-Editor and most importantly a team leader. Elaine has an admirable work ethic and is relentless in her pursuit of a story, always based on the principles of fairness and no fear and no favour. More than that though she has deep empathy not only for her newsroom colleagues but also those who are too often marginalised and ignored by society and who feature in her reportage. In this day of fast-moving news that is an important trait. Elaine also has a unique ability to get to the nub of an issue and ask the right questions at the right time. In terms of her management skills, she understands the unique commercial nature of news and the importance of managing budgets and people. At a time when experience and senior skills in newsrooms the world over are lacking, she manages to fly that flag true and high. I would strongly recommend her for any position in a newsroom or ancillary job where the creation of content is needed. She would be an asset to any organisation. Jeremy Maggs, Editor-at-Large/Senior Anchor eNCA (e News Channel Africa) Elaine King - Curriculum Vitae Page 4 of 4 • Rewriting and copy-tasting. • Liaising directly with the Advertising team. • Successfully expanding the entity into a strong and viable newspaper. Deputy Editor for the South Coast Fever, Upper Coast Fever and East Griqualand Fever • Working directly with and standing in for the Editor as required. • Establishing an overall editorial strategy. • Overseeing the full operations of three newspapers. • Briefing Reporters. • Editing stories to the highest quality standards. • Managing deadlines and scheduling. • Overseeing the daily editorial workflow. Shikana Media, South Africa 2008 African Analyst Managing Editor • Successfully compiling a political journal that was circulated overseas. • Subscribers include the United Nations (UN). • Identifying high-profile contributors, including the Cartoonist Zapiro, Alister Sparks, professor Adam Habib and Pierre de Vos, etc. commissioning their work and sub-editing their copy. EARLIER CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Cape Argus, Cape Times and Weekend Argus, South Africa 2007 Sub-Editor The Witness, Marie Claire, Psychologies and Fair, South Africa 2005 to 2007 Freelance Magazine and Newspaper Writer CNN, Hong Kong, China 1990 to 2005 News Bulletin Writer Home Journal, Eve, Tatler, Hong Kong, China 199