We're looking for an extremely sharp-eyed diligent and dynamic individual to ensure our stories are perfect from an editorial standpoint. You will be in charge of editing articles to free them of typos, grammatical mistakes, factual errors and formatting issues, following Culture Trip's standards and guaranteeing impeccable editorial quality across the board.
Main Responsibilities:
Proofread and edit all articles published on culturetrip.com as part of a team of in-house copy editors
Transform written content into engaging and attention-grabbing stories
Work and liaise with writers around the world in the pre-publication stage to ensure articles adhere to Culture Trip's in-house style, editorial and image guides
Work with content from across the following verticals: travel, food, fashion, art, design, film, books, music, architecture & design, sports, tech, and health & wellness
Work under the supervision of the Senior Copy Editor, and with Editors and Hub Managers, to ensure suitable and nuanced editing styles are followed for each vertical
Desired Skills & Experiences:
2+ years of experience as a copy editor/subeditor or editorial assistant at an online publication, newspaper or magazine
Exceptionally strong copy-editing skills with a knack for headline-writing and an allergy to typos, grammatical mistakes and stylistic inconsistencies
Native-level English is a crucial prerequisite
Comprehensive knowledge of WordPress is essential
A degree or equivalent (ideally in the humanities or English) is essential
Strong understanding of what makes a great piece of content and how to engage readers in excellent copy
Excellent self-management, organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential
Excellent at working independently and as part of a team, with a high degree of integrity and personal responsibility
Strong understanding of the nuances of social media and SEO (search-engine-optimised) content
You should be comfortable working within a global company and liaising with writers across different time zones
