CBS - BMC - Creative Services - Senior Associate - Senior editor

EY; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EY GDS Creative Services is seeking a professional editor/writer to ensure accuracy and brand consistency across publications. You will support editorial projects, coordinate with multi-location teams and help maintain high-quality standards under tight deadlines.

The role requires strong editing, proofreading and writing abilities, plus experience with project management tools and MS Office. A background in English literature or mass communication is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 5–6 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in English literature or mass communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat/PDF-XChange; knowledge of project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure content is grammatically correct and brand-compliant.
• Maintain a log to track errors in content.
• Perform research to assist the editorial team with writing projects.
• Provide writing support when necessary.
• Liaise with in-house teams to negotiate timelines and ensure brand compliance.

Skills

Good communication

Editing/proofreading

Content/writing background

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English literature or mass communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat/PDF-XChange

Project management tools

Job description

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

EY GDS Creative Services Pillar comprises a fast-growing team of talented copywriters and editors who support high-visibility EY publications and campaigns.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensure content passing through the team is grammatically correct and brand-compliant
• Maintain a log to track the number/percentage of errors in the content
• Perform research to assist the editorial team with writing projects
• Provide writing support when necessary
• Liaise with other in-house teams, writers, designers and production staff to negotiate timelines and ensure brand compliance and grammatical accuracy of content
• Organize and research projects to tight deadlines
• Support editorial staff in all activities leading to a publication
• Correct manuscripts
• Effectively prioritize work, and balance multiple priorities simultaneously to meet client commitments and deadlines
• Review the work of junior editors, provide constructive feedback and help drive best practices in grammar, messaging, writing and style within the team

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Good communication skills and experience working with multi-location teams or customers
• Business/marketing/content/creative writing/editing/proofreading or communications background
• Professional, confident and enthusiastic team player with a flexible can-do attitude and the ability to work with virtual teams
• Exceptional writing, proofreading skills and experience

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least 5ss-6 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in English literature or mass communication

Ideally, you'll also have

• Previous experience working in publishing houses or working on business content
• Aptitude and willingness to continually expand your core skillset

Technologies and tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat/PDF-XChange
• Knowledge in Project Management tools and methods

What We Look For

• A motivated self-starter who can adapt to a constantly changing and growing business environment
• Exceptional at problem-solving, solution-driven and customer service focused
• Excellent work ethic and the ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment
• Flexible and adaptable to fluctuating workflow levels and timings

What We Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations - Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK - and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We'll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success, as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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