Content Editor at Publicis Machine

• Write and research content for client across all channels and across genres, from long-form researched print articles to short, compelling social media captions and advertising copy writing
• Seek out fresh, original and relevant contributors, experts and interviewees suited to client needs when creating this content
• Proof and copy edit all content, ensuring content is punchy, thoroughly researched, in line with brand style guides and error-free
• Input changes requested by the team or client, checking for consistency, accuracy and continuity
• Assist the content team and Chief Content Officers in fulfilling their roles as needed; this may extend to assisting with tasks for the business outside of normal client work if required
• Brainstorm, pitch and seek out new opportunities for client content
• Attend client-facing meetings as required
• Take briefs and create briefs for content
• Self-manage time and deadlines
• Ensure all content is original, accurate, suited to client tone and style, and of the highest possible quality
• Upload and edit website content: comfortable in Wordpress; basic understanding of SEO
• Ensure content is created optimally for its intended objectives, channels and audience
• Assist with content strategy, presentations and pitches
• Understand content channels, innovations and user journeys and craft content with these in mind
• Stay abreast of content trends, with a particular focus on digital trends and innovations
• Assist in reporting on content performance, with a basic understanding of insight-led, results-driven content

Skills and abilities

• Strong focus on execution
• Acute attention to detail
• Love of the English language
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Broad understanding of all communication disciplines
• 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
• Desire to continually develop, grow and learn
• Willing to continually improve based on constructive feedback
• Ability to solve problems quickly, thoroughly and proactively
• Team player
• Digitally savvy
• 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
• Takes accountability and ownership beyond explicit briefs or scopes of work
• Enjoys working with clients and delivering results