Content Editor

4 weeks ago

Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Full time

**Job description**:

- Writes factual and creative copy to specific lengths/word counts for all web and print tasks across categories (soccer, rugby, running, tennis, cricket, select) and including editorials/articles
- Ensures factual and grammatical accuracy of written content.
- Conveys context taking into account tone, grammar, syntax, flow, cohesion and other literary techniques. Has the ability to use quotation and paraphrase
- Thinks creatively and conceptually
- Researches technical aspects of products and brand-specific terminology for copy purposes
- Ensures all work is completed to deadline for pre-planned and disruptive product launches
- Possesses meticulous attention to detail and has an in-depth working knowledge of grammar, punctuation, syntax, tone etc.
- Speed-reads text, identifies and corrects sentence structure, spelling, grammatical errors, typos etc.

**Person specification**:

- Exceptional command of English language, grammar and punctuation
- Experience of proofing text in a fast-paced commercial environment
- A basic understanding of SEO
- Ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with a high level of accuracy

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