Sub-editor at Republikein - Karin Eloff

The sub-editors of publications are responsible for the language and grammar of all text that will be published in the paper or online.As a sub-editor Eloff makes sure that journalists stick to the grammatical rules and style guide of a specific publication, edits articles and sometimes, has to re-write them. “My typical day consists of sitting down and focusing for almost nine to 11 hours. Being a sub-editor requires a lot of concentrating, focusing and toying with words and ideas,” says Eloff. She says her curiosity and the search for truth is one of the main inspirations as to why she joined the media industry. “I love knowing what's happening in my immediate environment and in the rest of the world. The media acts as the world's watchdog. Without us writing about crime, corruption and politics, we would all succumb to an ignorant hell,” says Eloff. “I have to rewrite copy, correct language and spelling errors, sometimes proofread pages and make sure the style of the publication is adhered to,” says Eloff. She says the most satisfying thing about her job is the fact that she gets to experiment with words and enjoys being creative. “I love getting the news first and I love playing with words” she says. People who have a passion for writing and who are very curious should work in the media industry. “You have to be curious about the world and notice detail,” says Eloff. A sub-editor should: 1) Be passionate about language and writing2) Be able to focus for extended periods of time3) Be curious and inquisitive

Sub-editor at Republikein - Karin Eloff

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Sub-editor at Republikein - Karin Eloff

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