Job: Copy Editor (Senior Copywriter), Quest Search and Selection

This is one of the fastest growing fashion and health and beauty brands in the world at this moment in time. This is a high profile role sitting within the marketing dept. and reporting into top level directors.

A truly rare and exciting opportunity.

Do you posses the rare skill of being able to dot every "i" and cross every "t" (not some, not most, but EVERY) in a document? Can you make sure that every comma, colon, dash, and semi-colon is in place? Can you ensure that each word is spelt correctly? A keen eye for detail and grammatical accuracy are the keys for this role.

Do you enjoy tinkering with other peoples writing to help them communicate their ideas, thoughts, and concepts in a clear and engaging way? Are you able to take on a brands persona and write copy in that genre? Do you keep the audience at front of mind, and are you proactive in identifying potential issues? Do you ask smart questions? Are you willing to do a little digging to find the answers?

As a copy editor in the marketing department, you will be juggling a number of projects-often with competing deadlines. From hang tags to web content, point of sales material to brand guidelines, magazine advertisements and more-with your help, not only will the writing be top-notch, but you'll also be insuring that the materials are error-free. The ability to wear a copy editor hat and a proofreader hat at the same time is essential.

You will also be supporting the staff at Director level in pulling together pieces of existing information for a new brochure, for example, update information when new information arrives, or even write initial drafts on press releases, brochures, linesheets, catalogues, etc.

The new copy editor will be someone who's able to work in a fast-paced environment, remain calm under pressure, and maintain consistency. Are you a confident self starter who is comfortable working on their own and doesn't need a lot of handholding?

The ideal candidate would be degree qualified in a related subject, i.e. English, publishing, media or journalism, excellent written English, including good spelling and grammar, a meticulous approach to their work and an eye for detail, have an ability to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines, a love of and feel for language. Good concentration, to focus on texts that may be lengthy or dull is essential but most of all you must be proactive, fun and hardworking, flexible and efficient with a passion about your work, a team player, be self-motivated, and possess a positive attitude.

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