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Job summary
A global market research firm based in Cape Town is seeking an Editorial Manager to lead its editorial team. You will ensure the accuracy and quality of market research reports, manage editorial tasks, and provide feedback to improve AI-assisted content. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in editorial management and a bachelor's degree in English or a related field. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a technology-driven publishing environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in editorial or content management, ideally in market research.
- Proven experience in managing and mentoring editorial teams.
- Exceptional fact-checking skills and ability to spot inconsistencies quickly.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach the editorial team to ensure all reports meet standards for accuracy.
- Assign, track, and prioritise editorial tasks so deadlines are met.
- Review and fact-check AI-assisted content, correcting inaccuracies.
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Reporting to: Head of Country Reports
We are seeking an experienced Editorial Manager to lead our Cape Town editorial team, ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and quality of our market research — including AI-assisted reports.
You will oversee editors in reviewing and fact-checking content, correcting inaccuracies, refining language, and meeting strict deadlines. The role includes managing workload allocation, coaching and training editors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with project goals. A key responsibility is providing structured feedback to our technical teams to help enhance the quality and reliability of AI-assisted content.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who can balance editorial excellence with process efficiency in a fast-evolving, technology-driven publishing environment.
- Lead and coach the editorial team to ensure all market research reports meet Euromonitor’ standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Assign, track, and prioritise editorial tasks so deadlines and quality goals are met.
- Review and fact-check AI-assisted content, correcting inaccuracies and refining language.
- Oversee onboarding and continued training for new and existing editors.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to technical teams to help improve AI-assisted report quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments, aligning editorial workflows with project requirements.
- Monitor team performance and offer regular feedback for growth and development.
- Continuously identify and implement enhancements to editorial processes for speed and quality.
- Passion for delivering accurate, trustworthy, and high-quality written content.
- Strong interest in AI, market research, and the evolving role of technology in publishing.
- High ethical standards and commitment to factual accuracy.
- Collaborative leadership style that fosters team cohesion and motivation.
- Ability to remain composed under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Adaptable and open to new technologies, workflows, and editorial innovations.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in editorial or content management, ideally in market research, business intelligence, or data-driven publishing.
- Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing and mentoring editorial teams.
- Familiarity with editorial workflow management tools and adaptability to emerging technologies.
- Exceptional fact-checking skills and ability to spot inconsistencies quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly convey complex ideas.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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