Editorial Content Manager

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Content Manager to support our Editorial team. Reporting to the Editorial Content Director, you will oversee the development of editorial projects from start to finish.

You will have an editorial background to ensure the delivery of high-quality content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop editorial projects, ensuring an efficient workflow from project initiation to completion.
• Work with the Editorial Team to maintain a detailed structure for project management.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Client Management to confirm brand onboarding materials, to understand the brand's tone of voice and identity.
• Develop and agree upon project timelines with all relevant stakeholders.
• Review and use brand strategy briefs to incorporate key insights about the brand into editorial content creation.
• Develop content strategies and editorial content calendars.
• Maintain the editorial content calendar as the core tracking document for deliverables throughout the project.
• Incorporate updates from the Editorial, Design, and other relevant teams.
• Maintain an editorial style guide to incorporate brand-specific stylistic and grammatical call-outs into the content creation process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in an editorial role with a strong understanding of project management and content creation processes.
• Strong Grammar and Syntax Knowledge: Expertise in grammar rules, sentence structure, and punctuation.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to spot errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and formatting.
• Knowledge of Style Guides: Familiarity with major style guides (e.g., AP, Chicago, MLA) and the ability to apply them consistently.
• Excellent Vocabulary: A wide-ranging vocabulary to ensure clarity and precision in writing.
• Consistency in Voice and Tone: Ability to maintain the appropriate tone and voice for different types of content.
• Editing for Clarity and Flow: Skill in improving sentence structure, eliminating redundancies, and making the text easy to read.
• Knowledge of SEO Principles: Understanding SEO and the ability to ensure that content is optimized for search engines without compromising readability.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfort with editing tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs, track changes, style sheets, etc.) and online research.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to question the content for logical consistency, tone, and whether the message is effectively communicated.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

Savings fund: You'll save 5% of your monthly income and Jellyfish will contribute the same amount you save to your savings fund.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.