Language Practitioner at Discovery Limited

Key purpose

• As part of the Marketing Content team, the Language Practitioner must write, rewrite, edit and proofread a variety of marketing and communication material. The aim is to ensure that all written material complies with company standards, legislative and regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.

 
Areas of responsibility
The Language Practitioner’s areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:

• Editing, rewriting and proofreading a wide variety of content from different business areas, ensuring that the content is consistent with Discovery’s language guidelines and plain-language principles
• Writing original copy for a variety of communication channels based on briefs from different business areas
• Providing professional language advice to all stakeholders
• Generating creative ideas and providing strategic input and constructive feedback on content-related issues

 
Competencies
Knowledge

• Exceptional grasp of English language principles
• A keen understanding of and interest in plain language

Skills

• Excellent technical and creative writing skills
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to apply plain-language principles to a wide variety of document types
• Ability to adapt content for a specific audience

Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage own workload and take initiative
• Ability to multitask and prioritise

 
Education and experience
Minimum qualification

• Three-year undergraduate degree or diploma (English, linguistics, journalism, marketing, communication or other relevant field)

 
Recommended qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
• SATI accreditation in English copyediting
• Certificate or diploma in plain-language editing

 
Experience

• Extensive experience in copywriting and copyediting, especially in a business or technical environment
• Specific experience in plain-language editing
• Experience in digital communication
• High level of computer literacy, including the ability to research online and learn how to use new electronic tools