Sub-Editor

Job Responsibilities:

• Craft Engaging Content: Roll up your sleeves and dive into the creative process! You'll not only edit and proofread but also write captivating content across various formats, from articles to video scripts and copywriting.
• Sub-edit and Proofread: You'll be the guardian of grammar and syntax, ensuring our content sparkles like prose poetry.
• Adhere to House Style: You'll ensure every comma is in its place and every 'z' is swapped for an 's', because in our world, it's all about British English.
• Source Stellar Images: You'll scour the digital cosmos for the perfect visuals to accompany our stellar stories, ensuring our portal is always picture-perfect.
• Sponsored Content Star: From planning to execution, you'll be our go-to guru for sponsored and branded content, weaving magic into every collaboration to create engaging narratives that resonate with our audience.
• Expand Content and Readership: Got a brilliant idea for a story? Pitch IT! You'll help us brainstorm and execute content that keeps our readers coming back for more.
• SEO Savvy: Know your way around keywords? Great! You'll sprinkle some SEO magic on our articles to help them shine in the vast online galaxy.
• Consumer Insights Connoisseur: Dive deep into the minds of our audience, especially in the female, mums and kids space, to understand their behavior and preferences, shaping our content strategy accordingly.
• Miscellaneous Marvels: From ad-hoc assignments to rewriting copy, you'll be our go-to for all things editorial.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: You've got at least 3 years under your belt, ideally in the world of content creation or editorial wizardry, with prior experience in advertising, media, or creative agency being a plus.
• Writing Wizardry: You possess an effective writing style that's fresh, consistent, and customer-friendly, with a knack for editing, proofreading and conducting thorough research.
• Branded Content Brilliance: You've got experience with sponsored and branded content - from planning to execution - and you know how to create narratives that resonate with our audience.
• Language Lover: Fluent in the Queen's English, you're a stickler for spelling and grammar, catching errors with the precision of a laser-guided comma detector.
• Educational Extras: A degree in Journalism, Media, or English is preferred, but if you've got the skills, we're all ears.
• Multitasking Maven: Juggling deadlines is your jam. You can handle multiple tasks with ease, all while keeping your cool.
• Meticulous and Detail-Oriented: A sharp eye for detail – you spot typos faster than a speeding semicolon.
• SEO Savvy: You have a basic understanding of SEO, keywords and meta tags, and are able to craft SEO-optimised content that shines online.
• Positive Attitude: A can-do spirit, a result-driven mindset, and a flexible personality are key traits we're looking for.
• Parental Potential: Bonus points for parents – you know first-hand the struggles (and joys!) we write about. ‍‍
• Communication Champ: Excellent communication, people skills and networking abilities are a must-have.
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, with stellar communication skills to match.
• Startup Enthusiast: You're excited about working in a high-growth startup environment, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Ready to join the team?

Send your resume and writing portfolio to Liyana ([email protected]) with the subject ‘Job Application: Sub-Editor - [Your Full Name]’.

If you’re a parent, feel free to let us know how many children you have and their ages in your email.

We can't wait to hear from you! Let's create editorial magic and help other parents together!