Content Editor at Publicis Groupe

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Content Editor to join our team. Responsible for the creation of digital internal communications content for an FSP client (from brainstorming and writing to copy editing, reviewing and communications planning and strategy), you’ll join our specialist, award-winning Content Marketing team within Machine_.

You must, above all, be passionate about content and internal communication, and have copy editing and journalistic writing experience, with a love of writing and the English language. You should be comfortable crafting custom content that nails client briefs and be excited to write and copy edit content specifically for financial services clients, like banks and investment houses. You should also be comfortable meeting with clients to discuss, plan and review content.

Position overview:

• Lead internal communications content planning, commissioning, editing and writing for key corporate clients
• Write and research content for clients across all channels and across genres, from long-form researched print articles to short, compelling social media captions and advertising copy writing
• Commission writing briefs to freelance writers, managing this writing network in line with client needs; able to identify angles and focuses of content and edit this into work thoroughly and clearly; able to balance editorial thinking with client’s business objectives throughout content
• Seek out fresh, original and relevant contributors, experts and interviewees suited to client needs when creating this content
• Proofread and copy edit content, ensuring content is punchy, thoroughly researched, in line with brand style guides and 100% error-free
• Be a brand custodian, responsible for the quality of work outputted for identified clients, and leading the internal team and freelance teams in ensuring this quality is met
• Attend client-facing meetings and briefings
• Take briefs and create briefs for content and the studio (design team)
• Self-manage time and deadlines
• Ensure all content is original, accurate, suited to client tone and style, and of the highest possible quality
• Ensure content is created optimally for its intended objectives, channels and audience
• Review work from start to finish, including testing final emails or digital magazines
• Review the work of peers
• Understand content channels and user journeys and craft content with these in mind
• Assist in reporting on content performance, with a basic understanding of insight-led, results-driven content
• Partner with Content Officers on content planning and strategy
• Contribute culturally to the content marketing team, and to Machine_ – be invested in the growth of your peers and the business, to doing good work, improving processes, and increasing opportunities with clients

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management / Marketing / Communication / Advertising
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
• Minimum 5 year’s working experience in an Advertising Agency
• A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
• Excellent administration and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills (ability to work on multiple briefs at any given time)
• Strong leadership skills
• Social media savvy

Skills and abilities:

• Strong focus on execution; copy editing experience
• Acute attention to detail
• Love of the English language
• Passion for turning corporate internal communications into compelling, engaging, human-first content
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• On the pulse of storytelling trends and innovations; love of digital storytelling and mediums
• Ability to follow agency structures and processes, while also being proactive, agile and able to manage time independently and without assistance
• Effective and accurate reporting
• Willing to continually improve based on constructive feedback
• Team player
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Flourishes under pressure
• Passionate about content, writing, editing and error-free work
• Able to represent the company positively to external parties
• Enjoys working with clients and delivering results
• InDesign and Adobe XD copy editing experience beneficial, but not a requirement
• While this role is strongly supported operationally, and we aim to ensure workloads appropriately reflect ‘office hours’, you may be expected to work outside of these hours on occasion, and be willing to do so

Additional Information

Personality Attributes:

• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Able to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Assertive
• Resilient
• Accountable 
• Proactive
• Energetic
• Creative “out of the box” strategic thinker
• Problem solver / solution driven
• Meticulous with attention to detail

Other:

• Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)
• Comfortable and willing to work on alcohol brands