Senior Content Editor
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Stirling, is currently looking to recruit a Senior Content Editor for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of £24.28/hour PAYE – working 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role will be remote based.
Responsibilities:
– Oversee the development, editing, and refinement of all content across our website, ensuring that it aligns with accessibility requirements, our brand voice, standards, and strategic objectives.
– Responsible for leading content production, maintaining editorial quality, and mentoring junior editors and writers.
– Hands-on approach to editing, proofreading, and refining content to ensure clarity, consistency, and excellence.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams, to craft compelling content that engages audiences and meets business goals.
Essential Skills:
– Have a thorough understanding of WCAG AA 2.2 accessibility standards and how to implement this in website content.
– 4+ years of experience in content editing, with a focus on websites, wider digital media, marketing, or journalism.
– Exceptional Writing and Editing Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to refine content for clarity, tone, grammar, and structure.
– Experience managing multiple content projects simultaneously, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
– Experience managing or mentoring junior team members and providing constructive feedback to improve content quality.
– Knowledge of SEO principles and how to optimise content for search engines while maintaining readability and engagement.
– Proficiency in CMS platform Umbraco (or other similar) and basic HTML knowledge.
– Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including designers, marketers, and product teams.
– Ability to assess content performance using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and use insights to improve content strategies.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– Oversee the development, editing, and refinement of all content across our website, ensuring that it aligns with accessibility requirements, our brand voice, standards, and strategic objectives.
– Responsible for leading content production, maintaining editorial quality, and mentoring junior editors and writers.
– Hands-on approach to editing, proofreading, and refining content to ensure clarity, consistency, and excellence.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams, to craft compelling content that engages audiences and meets business goals.
Essential Skills:
– Have a thorough understanding of WCAG AA 2.2 accessibility standards and how to implement this in website content.
– 4+ years of experience in content editing, with a focus on websites, wider digital media, marketing, or journalism.
– Exceptional Writing and Editing Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to refine content for clarity, tone, grammar, and structure.
– Experience managing multiple content projects simultaneously, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
– Experience managing or mentoring junior team members and providing constructive feedback to improve content quality.
– Knowledge of SEO principles and how to optimise content for search engines while maintaining readability and engagement.
– Proficiency in CMS platform Umbraco (or other similar) and basic HTML knowledge.
– Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including designers, marketers, and product teams.
– Ability to assess content performance using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and use insights to improve content strategies.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
