Naomi Mackay

Sub-editor at Readers’ Digest (Cape Town)

Edited and prepared magazine content for publication, including copy editing, proofreading, and layout coordination in a fast-paced Cape Town environment.

Teaching (English) at St Thomas High (Port Elizabeth)

Taught English; developed lesson plans, delivered instruction, and assessed student work.

Sub-editor / Deputy Chief Sub-editor at Sowetan

Edited news copy, supervised sub-editors, ensured accuracy, tone, and timely production.

Layout/Sub-editor / Production Editor at This Day

Managed layout and production editing of daily newspaper and supplements, coordinating with designers and writers.

Deputy Chief Sub-editor at The Herald (Port Elizabeth)

Led the sub-editing team, oversaw quality, deadlines, and editorial standards.

Chief Sub-editor / Insights Editor at Business Day

Headed editorial sub-editing for insights and features, maintaining tone and style across sections.

Production Editor / Assistant Editor at The New Age

Edited and produced content; supported editor and managed production workflows.

Freelance sub-editor / Editor at African News Agency / The African

Freelance editing and sub-editing; supervising writers and ensuring quality across wire and feature content.

Placement Editor at FTI Consulting

Placed editor coordinating placements and preparing editorial content for clients; editing communications.

Sub-editor at Readers’ Digest

Edited and proofread content for Readers’ Digest in a Cape Town newsroom, contributing to accurate and polished publication text.

English Teacher at St Thomas High

Taught English; prepared lessons and assessments for secondary students.

Sub-editor / Deputy Chief Sub-editor at Sowetan

Sub-editor and deputy chief sub-editor; oversaw news content and editing workflows.

Layout/Sub-editor / Production Editor at This Day

Managed page layout and production editing for the newspaper and supplements.

Deputy Chief Sub-editor at The Herald (Port Elizabeth)

Assisted the Chief Sub-editor; supervised sub-editing team.

Chief Sub-editor / Insights Editor at Business Day

Headed sub-editing and insights editing; contributed to editorial direction.

Production Editor / Assistant Editor at The New Age

Oversaw production and assisted editor; coordinated content flow.

Sub-editor / Editor (Freelance) at African News Agency / The African

Freelance sub-editor and editor for multiple outlets; managed editorial tasks on assignment.

Placement Editor at FTI Consulting

Placement editor; coordinated content and communications projects.

Sub-editor at Readers' Digest (Cape Town)

Sub-editor responsible for editing and proofreading submissions, preparing copy for publication, and coordinating page layout.

Teaching (English) at St Thomas High (Port Elizabeth)

English teacher; developed lesson plans, delivered lectures, assessed student work, and contributed to curriculum.

Sub-editor / Deputy Chief Sub-editor at Sowetan

Sub-editor and Deputy Chief Sub-editor; oversaw sub-editing team, edited news, features; managed layout and production.

Layout/Sub-editor / Production Editor at This Day

Managed page layout, sub-editing, and production editing for a daily newspaper.

Deputy Chief Sub-editor at The Herald (Port Elizabeth)

Deputy Chief Sub-editor; supervised editors, ensured quality and consistency, and prepared pages.

Chief Sub-editor / Insights Editor at Business Day

Chief sub-editor and insights editor; managed desk, copy editing, fact-checking, and editorial strategy.

Production Editor / Assistant Editor at The New Age

Production editor and assistant editor; oversaw production workflows and editorial processes.

Freelance sub-editor / Editor at African News Agency / The African

Freelance sub-editor and editor handling diverse editorial tasks and client briefs.