Senior sub-editor

AreyouanexperiencedSub-Editorreadytotakethenextstepinyourcareer?AprominentCambridgebasedpublishingandmediaorganisationarelookingforaswitchedonSeniorSub-Editortojointheirclose-knitteam.Thishybridroleoffersanexcitingopportunitytocontributeacrossavarietyofdigitalandprintedmediaformats,workingcloselywiththeirmajorUKandUSclients.This role offers hybrid working, with three days a week in the Cambridge office and two days working from home.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Sub-Editor role will include:

• Performing high-quality sub-editing of all commercial written content daily, demonstrating impeccable attention to detail, while adhering to various stylesheets.
• Overseeing and refining commercial written content, ensuring clarity and consistency without changing the overall meaning.
• Working with editors, designers, account managers and developers to meet client specifications and deliver outstanding results.
• Being the point of contact for junior members of the team, providing support and final checks where required.

Tobesuccessful in this role, you will have 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, from a commercial publishing background, with a strong understanding of all aspects of sub-editing, with exceptional high attention to detail. You should be proficient in InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite and Figma. Familiarity with online writing and editing for websites is essential. You should have the ability to edit content according to both UK and US English style guides, particularly for their US clients. Experience in mentoring and managing junior staff and stepping into cover management when required or required.

This role offers the opportunity to advance your professional growth and work in a supportive and collaborative team and if you’re passionate about publishing and ready for your next challenge we want to hear from you.

For further information, please send your CV and a short cover note.