Copy Editor (9 Month Fixed Term Contract)
- Sage
- Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Advert / Media / Entertainment
Job Description
Job Title
Copy Editor (9 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Advert
People make Sage great. From our colleagues delivering ground-breaking solutions to the customers who use them: people have helped us grow for more than thirty years, and people are driving our future as a great SaaS company. We're writing our next chapter. Be part of it!
At Sage, we recognize that the world of work has rapidly shifted over the last few years, particularly how we work. That is why we have committed to working in a hybrid way going forward. Human connection is an essential ingredient of the 4 principles that make up our Flexible Human Work hybrid framework and we want to be transparent in what that looks like when you join our Sage family. On one hand, our offices will continue to play an important role in our future and serve as a place for spontaneous conversations, connection, collaboration as well as focused time. On the other hand, we have learned to reimagine where and when we work and to unlock that flexibility and innovation for our colleagues offering them the opportunity to work flex across their home, Sage offices or customer sites.
We invite you to join us and help us write our next chapter. Follow us on our social media sites to join in conversations about open positions and company news! . If you would like support with your application (or require any adjustments) please contact us at for assistance. All qualified applicants will be thoughtfully considered and never discriminated against based on their race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Copy Editor to edit and proofread multi-channel content (blog, social, audio/visual/interactive) produced by a busy team of internal writers focused on UK small business owners and accountants.
This person should ensure output across all channels is engaging, timely, and high quality. They will also be required to regularly create content that defines and differentiates Sage's tone of voice in the market, and to contribute to progressing our goals in innovation.
Key Responsibilities
•Proofread, edit and approve copy created by three writers - ranging from blog posts and long-form guides to social media posts, video scripts, and interactive content
•Manage content workflows and processes in online platforms including Workfront and Skyword
•Contribute to a central content production calendar
•Liaise between writers and stakeholders on content requirements and deadlines
•Field ad-hoc internal and external content creation and editing requests; stakeholder management across tasks
•Lead by example to regularly create pieces of content that experiment with and exhibit innovation and showcase our tone of voice
•Research and contribute to content innovation workshops
•Presenting to wider team and stakeholders across the business
Skills, know-how and experience:
Must have:
•5+ years of editorial experience in web-based publishing, editing and managing substantial volume of content to multiple deadlines
•Experience in writing and copy editing to a high journalistic standard - please share at least x3 examples of your work, showcasing ability to write in multiple formats, ideally for a small business audience
•Experience with project management platforms and content management systems e.g. Workfront, Wordpress, Skyword, Hootsuite
•Experience or degree in communications, marketing, digital marketing, business, or relevant field
•Excellent communication skills
•Impeccable attention to detail - highly skilled editor and writer
•Ability to tailor content for SEO, social media, influencer marketing, video, and other formats
•Understanding of digital marketing channels - SEO, social media, influencer marketing. Knowledge of content marketing strategies also a plus
•Specialised market/persona knowledge - happy to immerse yourself in the industry verticals for global market
Preferred:
•Working in a matrix organisation
•Working globally
•Experience working in a technology or software-focused organisation
•Experience working in a large organisation and managing multiple stakeholders
Function
Digital
Country
United Kingdom
Office Location
Newcastle;London;Manchester;Winnersh
Work Place type
Hybrid
Copy Editor (9 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Advert
People make Sage great. From our colleagues delivering ground-breaking solutions to the customers who use them: people have helped us grow for more than thirty years, and people are driving our future as a great SaaS company. We're writing our next chapter. Be part of it!
At Sage, we recognize that the world of work has rapidly shifted over the last few years, particularly how we work. That is why we have committed to working in a hybrid way going forward. Human connection is an essential ingredient of the 4 principles that make up our Flexible Human Work hybrid framework and we want to be transparent in what that looks like when you join our Sage family. On one hand, our offices will continue to play an important role in our future and serve as a place for spontaneous conversations, connection, collaboration as well as focused time. On the other hand, we have learned to reimagine where and when we work and to unlock that flexibility and innovation for our colleagues offering them the opportunity to work flex across their home, Sage offices or customer sites.
We invite you to join us and help us write our next chapter. Follow us on our social media sites to join in conversations about open positions and company news! . If you would like support with your application (or require any adjustments) please contact us at for assistance. All qualified applicants will be thoughtfully considered and never discriminated against based on their race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Copy Editor to edit and proofread multi-channel content (blog, social, audio/visual/interactive) produced by a busy team of internal writers focused on UK small business owners and accountants.
This person should ensure output across all channels is engaging, timely, and high quality. They will also be required to regularly create content that defines and differentiates Sage's tone of voice in the market, and to contribute to progressing our goals in innovation.
Key Responsibilities
•Proofread, edit and approve copy created by three writers - ranging from blog posts and long-form guides to social media posts, video scripts, and interactive content
•Manage content workflows and processes in online platforms including Workfront and Skyword
•Contribute to a central content production calendar
•Liaise between writers and stakeholders on content requirements and deadlines
•Field ad-hoc internal and external content creation and editing requests; stakeholder management across tasks
•Lead by example to regularly create pieces of content that experiment with and exhibit innovation and showcase our tone of voice
•Research and contribute to content innovation workshops
•Presenting to wider team and stakeholders across the business
Skills, know-how and experience:
Must have:
•5+ years of editorial experience in web-based publishing, editing and managing substantial volume of content to multiple deadlines
•Experience in writing and copy editing to a high journalistic standard - please share at least x3 examples of your work, showcasing ability to write in multiple formats, ideally for a small business audience
•Experience with project management platforms and content management systems e.g. Workfront, Wordpress, Skyword, Hootsuite
•Experience or degree in communications, marketing, digital marketing, business, or relevant field
•Excellent communication skills
•Impeccable attention to detail - highly skilled editor and writer
•Ability to tailor content for SEO, social media, influencer marketing, video, and other formats
•Understanding of digital marketing channels - SEO, social media, influencer marketing. Knowledge of content marketing strategies also a plus
•Specialised market/persona knowledge - happy to immerse yourself in the industry verticals for global market
Preferred:
•Working in a matrix organisation
•Working globally
•Experience working in a technology or software-focused organisation
•Experience working in a large organisation and managing multiple stakeholders
Function
Digital
Country
United Kingdom
Office Location
Newcastle;London;Manchester;Winnersh
Work Place type
Hybrid
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