Copy Editor

This role is part of our Personalised Content team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more!

JOB PURPOSE

The Copy Editor is responsible for proofreading, modifying, and approving copy and communications for the world’s largest platform for rides, meals, and local deliveries. This role requires outstanding attention to detail across high-visibility projects and is a vital bridge between the creative teams and the client, ensuring high-quality standards are met.

We’re looking for a human dictionary who understands the importance of delivering consistent, on-brand digital creative. They live and breathe brand nuances and guidelines. They know copy structure like than the back of their hand. They can spot a speling mistake a mile away. They’ll flag when copy contains lazy idioms. Plus, they’ll work with a passionate, talented team of writers creating outstanding work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with a team of writers to ensure creative campaigns adhere to the client’s style and brand guidelines
Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
Ensure correct tone, voice, clarity, flow and structure of content
Support quality assurance within the creative team by proofreading documents accurately
Update internal brand resources as necessary; including nuances guides and other resources
Communicate and work with creative and client services teams to ensure projects stay on track and timelines are met
Stay up to date on all brand nuances and TOV guidance
Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

3-5 years of experience as a Copy Editor at an egency, publication, or internal brand team is essential
Experience in the digital marketing space in the tech sector a plus
Editing and proofreading skills a must; detail-oriented approach to copy
Readiness to work at a fast pace on large marketing campaigns with many assets
An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touchpoints of a user journey
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented

WE OFFER

Healthcare with Bupa or Medicash
26 days’ holiday exclusive of bank holidays
Mental health support
Company pension scheme with The People’s Pension
Enhanced family friendly policies
A flexible, hybrid working policy
Ride to work scheme
Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.