We are looking for a Content Marketing Editor. The right person for the job is passionate about creating engaging content, from text-based articles in both digital and print, to multiformat content campaigns involving video, audio and social media.

You’ve got to understand what makes content interesting – and you must be able to create compelling content that fits seamlessly alongside editorial content across platforms while meeting the client’s brief.

Working with a team of writers and an army of contributors, you must have the ability to manage all the moving parts to bring a campaign to life. The job requires pitching, planning, project management, client management, and exceptional editing and writing skills.

Must play well with others.

Core Duties

• Project manage stories, campaigns, projects through their life cycles, assigning and editing a range of stories, working with an internal team of writers and pool of freelancers
• Work collaboratively with the team to craft and refine ideas for stories, series, concepts, themes; creating digital content that’s relevant to the audience
• Lead client pitches
• Ensure content is produced to brief at highest quality; and evangelises use of in-house style guides
• Write, edit, proofread and improve content; optimising copy and headlines for digital and social media according to best SEO practices
• Cooperate and liaise with clients, sales teams, writers, designers, illustrators, etc
• Build a high-quality pool of contributors
• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in an editor-level capacity or at least 6 years as a writer, with demonstrated excellence in content creation, including online publishing. Must have experience in both editorial and sponsored content 
• Proven working experience as an editor, with leadership skills to help train a high-performing team
• Excellent command of the English language
• Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices
• Detail-oriented and a gift for multitasking to meet aggressive deadlines within budget requirements
• Must work well with colleagues, while being able to lead the team to deliver results
• Experience with content management systems such as Wordpress and Drupal, a plus

Please submit applications and referrals to judyt@sph.com.sg

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