Junior EditorSubeditor

Group SJR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content consultancy is seeking a passionate sub editor to join their team. This role involves supporting their luxury brand through sub editing and content writing across various formats. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of editing experience, excellent writing skills, and a keen eye for detail. Responsibilities include editing raw copy, researching diverse topics, and assisting with multilingual projects. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working model, offering competitive benefits and a salary up to £32k.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Leave 25 days bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a print sub editor with some digital experience.
• Excellent researching, editing and writing abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and critical eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Sub edit raw copy for correct grammar, spelling, house style and tone.
• Write clear and concise copy breaking down complex subjects.
• Proofread several language editions of the luxury brand magazine.

Skills

Proofreading

Content Management Systems

Copy Editing

Research Experience

Journalism

Adobe InDesign

Education

2 years experience as a print sub editor

Experience in journalism

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

WordPress

Job description

Who Are We

SJR is an award-winning content consultancy. We believe in the power of transformative content and have an unparalleled group of talented people who do content marketing differently. We combine journalistic rigor with creative intelligence then amplify with technology to sharpen the conversation, decode complexity, transfer knowledge and build trust.

We hire passionate innovators, disruptors and content marketers to join us on our mission to create best-in-class brand storytelling. We strategise and create for the worlds best and biggest brands. Because they have such an impact on society we have a big impact too.

Who We Are Looking For

You are a passionate wordsmith with a flair for language and a keen eye for detail. You are not only comfortable working closely with our chief sub editor to ensure the accuracy and clarity of all copy produced on our luxury account but thrive in using your writing skills to explain complex subjects in a compelling way for a variety of clients.

Your instinct for good writing will be crucial in your role enabling you to invisibly edit text and create compelling copy that is always a pleasure to read. The role requires someone who is both curious and consistent quickly adapting to different topics and sectors while maintaining an attention to detail that is second to none.

What You’ll Do

The role is split into two key elements:

• Supporting the chief sub in all print and digital platforms for our luxury watch brand. This requires checking and correcting spelling, grammar, house style, tone and facts. You will also invisibly edit copy ensuring it is a pleasure to read while meeting all subbing and repro deadlines. Since the main magazine is published in eight languages, the sub editor is required to assist in the proofreading of language editions and check that the international teams have incorporated any necessary client amends across all copy. You will also support the editorial team with day‑to‑day admin tasks, writing and research and helping to maintain copy flow.
• Working as a content writer on multiple B2B and B2C clients, supporting the editor and senior editor you will write and edit on a variety of subjects and in multiple formats including articles, scripts, social posts and infographics. You will research different topics and bring an editorial flair to demystify them whilst balancing client requirements. You will collaborate with the creative team to ideate and concept visual assets and actively participate in brainstorming sessions.

Main Responsibilities

• Sub edit raw copy for correct grammar, spelling, house style and tone. Rewrite or invisibly edit copy to ensure it really shines.
• Digest client briefs, research a variety of topics, ideate both stories and formats.
• Write clear and concise copy breaking down complex subjects for knowledgeable audiences.
• Cut and style copy to fit in layout and write heads, sells, captions and pull quotes.
• Fact‑check and correct copy for accuracy. Be a point of reference for style and tone of voice.
• Ideate visual assets to support copy.
• Take in client feedback and amend proofreaders’ and editors’ final amendments.
• Proofread the 3x Asian language editions of the luxury brand magazine (pre‑repro proofs, repro proofs and plotter proofs) and provide support in checking other language versions as required.
• Assist with translations, send copy out and be a point of contact for the international team.

Other Tasks

• General admin, process editorial invoices, take meeting minutes, post layouts to proofreaders.
• Support editors and chief sub with day‑to‑day workload.
• Research and stress test content ideas.
• Participate in brainstorms for new projects and pitches.
• Build your knowledge of content strategy.

What You’ll Bring

• 2 years experience as a print sub editor with some digital experience as a bonus.
• Experience in journalism and / or creating editorial content (B2B experience especially appreciated).
• Excellent researching, editing and writing abilities.
• Strong organisational skills.
• A critical eye for detail.
• Experience using InDesign.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, completing multiple tasks under pressure.
• An understanding of media law.

Desirable Extras

• Experience working on multilingual projects.
• Spoken and written fluency in French.
• A curiosity to learn and a love of storytelling.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and time off policies.
• Generous matching company pension scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted Health Checks.
• Health Insurance Cash Plan.
• Gym Discounts.
• Wellness Benefit.
• Annual Leave 25 days bank holidays.
• Spot Bonuses.
• Family Friendly Policies.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Salary: Up to 32k (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working: 3–4 days in the office.
• Full time position – 5 days a week.
• You must have the right to work in the UK; unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas.
• Start date: around January 6 2026.

We Welcome You

SJR we embrace all types of talent because creativity flourishes when we invest in and celebrate the diversity of our people. Please bring us your experience, your perspectives, your potential and your background. It’s our combined uncommon talent that helps transform the way the world tells stories.

We encourage applicants who belong to traditionally under‑represented groups to apply for all open roles. We are happy to make accommodations throughout all stages of the interview process so please do not hesitate to speak to the individual organising your interview if you require any.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Proofreading
• Taleo
• Content Management Systems
• Copy Editing
• Research Experience
• Journalism
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere
• Final Cut Pro
• Creative Writing
• WordPress
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1