Editor Diamonds (Sa)

Greenpark; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global content agency seeks a Sub Editor to refine content for a prestigious diamond and jewellery brand. This remote position demands extensive expertise in luxury content, SEO best practices, and editorial excellence to ensure clarity and alignment with brand voice. Join a collaborative team dedicated to impactful storytelling and inclusivity in the luxury market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sub-editing or digital content editing roles.
• Deep knowledge of diamonds and the luxury industry.
• Strong knowledge of SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Sub-edit articles and optimize content for SEO.
• Provide feedback to writers and mentor junior staff.
• Track content workflows and manage documentation.

Skills

Sub-editing

SEO

Attention to detail

Copyediting

Collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Permanent, remote.

About Greenpark

Greenpark is a global, award-winning, performance-driven content leader and brand publishing agency. Our purpose is to help brands create meaningful connections that impact people's lives through performance-driven content for search and social.

Our unique expertise in Omnichannel Search & Insights, Creative Content, and Performance Tech are delivered to our clients via an ad agency and in-house model. We serve a global client portfolio including Unilever, Campari Group, AIA, Sanofi, Nestlé, Lipton, Kimberly Clark, Straumann, Ricola, Globe Telecom, and more.

Our Values

As a company, we strive and act together in our ambition to make a positive impact for the people and brands we serve. We do everything with kindness and respect at the core. Our values—"We Strive," "Acting Together," "With Kindness"—guide us.

About the role

As a Sub Editor, you will play a vital editorial role in refining and polishing content for an international diamond and jewellery brand. You will support the content team by ensuring all copy meets the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, tone, and SEO performance. You will help shape the editorial direction of the brand through mentorship, insight, and excellence.

This role demands deep familiarity with the world of diamonds and fine jewellery—understanding the terminology, craftsmanship, and luxury storytelling required to elevate content for a sophisticated, global audience, particularly in the US.

You will act as a guardian of editorial excellence, ensuring every piece reflects the brand's authority, elegance, and heritage.

What you'll do

• Sub-edit articles, blog posts, product pages, captions, and social content for consistency, accuracy, and tone of voice
• Apply your knowledge of diamonds and jewellery to refine and elevate all editorial output
• Optimize written content for SEO using keyword guidance and best practices
• Edit and rewrite content across multiple file types and platforms (Word docs, Google Docs, shared tools)
• Uphold accessibility and inclusive language principles in all copy
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to writers and content creators, and mentor junior writers to support their development in luxury editorial writing
• Help develop and maintain editorial tone of voice and style guides
• Track content workflows and manage documentation for finalised copy
• Contribute ideas for content franchises, article formats, and diamond-focused editorial themes, providing inspiration and creative stimulus for the wider team
• Collaborate with SEO, creative, and strategic teams to ensure alignment across all content
• Monitor diamond industry trends and integrate them into brand content strategy

About you

• 5+ years of experience in sub-editing, copyediting, or digital content editing roles
• Deep knowledge of and passion for diamonds, jewellery, and the luxury industry
• Exceptional grammar, punctuation, and stylistic precision
• Comfortable with multi-format, consumer-facing digital content
• Strong knowledge of SEO and how to apply it to editorial
• Familiar with accessibility standards and inclusive language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and editorial workflows
• Collaborative, detail-focused, and proactive
• Based in South Africa with global awareness, especially of US luxury audiences

At Greenpark, we believe the best ideas come from the widest range of perspectives. We welcome and celebrate every background, identity, and experience across our global workforce. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration, ensuring everyone's voice is heard and everyone can thrive.

All applications shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other protected characteristics.