Job Title: Copy Editor (Print & Digital) Location: North London (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office) Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week) Join an established and successful small media business with a growing digital focus. We are hiring on behalf of our client a respected and dynamic media company based in North London, for a newly created Copy Editor (Print & Digital) role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at an exciting point of digital transformation, where your work will help shape how valuable content reaches an engaged professional audience. About the Role As Copy Editor, you will play a vital part in the production of digital and print content across reports, publications, newsletters and web. You’ll be the gatekeeper for editorial quality, ensuring all content is accurate, legally compliant, SEO-optimised and grammatically flawless. Reporting to the Content Editor, you’ll work cross-functionally with editorial, insight, and digital teams to ensure consistent tone, style, and delivery of high-value information for the independent retail and wholesale channel. Key Responsibilities

Sub-edit print and digital content, ensuring legal, grammatical, and brand standards are met
Write headlines and optimise copy for SEO and engagement
Work within CMS platforms and support newsletter creation
Repurpose content for different channels and audiences
Collaborate on workflow and efficiency improvements
Support insight and marketing teams as required
Deputise for the Content Editor when needed, including sign-off for print

What We're Looking For Essential:

Strong editorial background with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
Proven ability to edit news, features, reports, and digital content to high standards
Skilled in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
Experienced with CMS and content production tools
Well-organised, deadline-driven, and proactive
Confident communicator who works well both independently and in teams

Desirable:

Adobe Illustrator and basic HTML skills
Knowledge of the convenience retail sector

Why Apply? This is a newly created position offering the chance to shape the role and contribute to a forward-thinking media company’s digital future. You'll work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Working Hours & Hybrid Policy: This is a full-time, 35-hour per week role (Our client offers flexible hours). The team currently works from the office two days per week. Interested? If you're a detail-oriented editor with a passion for high-quality content and digital innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our client’s talented and friendly team.

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