Freelance Subeditor

Sifted is the leading media brand for the European startup community, backed by the Financial Times. Our super friendly team of journalists is looking for a digital-first freelance subeditor to cover shifts when our staff subeditor is away.

**Day rate — £180**

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Publishing content on Sifted.eu;
- Subediting articles, newsletters, briefings, marketing copy;
- Ensuring all content is free from factual errors, and spelling and grammar are impeccable;
- Making necessary checks and changes to articles to ensure that all output fits brand, legal and SEO standards

**You will have**:

- Impeccable attention to detail and a high standard of written English, keeping to house style at all times;
- 2 years+ of demonstrable subediting experience;
- Familiarity with online content management systems (we use WordPress) and a good understanding of the basics of digital publishing;
- Good understanding of media law;
- An understanding of SEO best-practice for publishing online content;
- A knack for writing eye-catching headlines;
- The ability to quickly and accurately sub a wide array of copy.