Freelance Subeditor

Sifted is the leading media brand for the European startup community, backed by the Financial Times. Our super friendly team of journalists is looking for a digital-first freelance subeditor to cover shifts when our staff subeditor is away.

Candidates will be responsible for subediting a wide range of content for Sifted, from news, features and sponsored content to marketing copy and newsletters.

Day rate — £180

What you’ll be doing:

Publishing content on Sifted.eu;
Subediting articles, newsletters, briefings, marketing copy;
Ensuring all content is free from factual errors, and spelling and grammar are impeccable;
Making necessary checks and changes to articles to ensure that all output fits brand, legal and SEO standards

You will have:

Impeccable attention to detail and a high standard of written English, keeping to house style at all times;
2 years+ of demonstrable subediting experience;
Familiarity with online content management systems (we use WordPress) and a good understanding of the basics of digital publishing;
Good understanding of media law;
An understanding of SEO best-practice for publishing online content;
A knack for writing eye-catching headlines;
The ability to quickly and accurately sub a wide array of copy

Interested? Please send a copy of your CV and a short bio outlining your relevant experience to Sifted’s digital editor, Tom Nugent (tom@sifted.eu)