Copy Editor

Get Recruited Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established media company is seeking a Copy Editor to join their team in a hybrid role. This position is vital for ensuring that both digital and print content is accurate, engaging, and compliant with legal standards. You will work closely with editors and designers, using your strong editing skills and proficiency in Adobe InDesign to polish content and align visuals. With a focus on digital content, this role offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects while supporting the company's transition into the digital realm. If you are passionate about quality content and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong editing and proofreading skills for clarity and accuracy.
• Experience with digital content and familiarity with SEO principles.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proof content for clarity, accuracy, and brand compliance.
• Collaborate with designers and apply SEO principles to enhance discoverability.

Skills

Editing Skills

Proofreading Skills

Adobe InDesign

SEO Knowledge

Digital Content Experience

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

COPY EDITOR - DIGITAL

LONDON - HYBRID

UPTO £30,000 + CAREER PROGRESSION

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a well-established media company.

The business is now shifting into digital, and this role plays a crucial part in ensuring all published content digital and print is accurate, engaging, on brand and legally compliant. You will be working closely with editors, reporters, and designers to bring together content that resonates with audiences.

THE ROLE:

• Edit and proof content written by reporters and editors for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ensure all copy is brand-appropriate and meets legal standards.
• Collaborate with designers to align visuals and content, including image use and layout.
• Use Adobe InDesign to edit and finalise layouts for both digital and print publications.
• Apply SEO principles to content to ensure digital discoverability.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to tailor content for target audiences.
• Maintain high standards across all platforms, understanding what "good content" looks like.
• Contribute to content planning discussions and support campaign execution.

THE PERSON:

• Strong editing and proofreading skills - you're not writing a lot, but you know how to polish copy.
• Experience with digital content is essential; some print experience is useful.
• Must be proficient in Adobe InDesign (non-negotiable).
• Familiarity with SEO and digital publishing best practices.
• Able to evaluate content from a brand and audience perspective.
• Ideally, experience in a fast-paced agency environment.
• In-house applicants should be able to demonstrate adaptability across formats and platforms.
• Experience in a Digital Content Editor, Content Editor, Copy Editor, Digital Copy Editor, Digital Publishing Coordinator, Content and Design Editor, Digital Content Assistant or similar role.

Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.