Come and work with us on the amazing Cathay account team! We're seeking a junior content editor who wants to kickstart their career in content marketing. You'll be working across digital and print channels, with lots of opportunities to develop your skillset and work with industry experts. Our office is positive and professional, and offers benefits including hybrid working.
Posted by: Lauren May James
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Job description
ROLE: Junior Content Editor, Cathay
LINE MANAGER: Managing Editor, Cathay
THE ROLE
As Junior Content Editor, Cathay, you will play a key role in the creation of content for Cathay.
This involves an array of responsibilities, including idea generation and writing of content in line with the client’s priorities, objectives, brand positioning, tone of voice and digital best practice. This content includes editorial stories, campaign content, EDMs, website content, video, social media and magazines.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, plan, write, edit and upload content across all aspects of the Cathay portfolio
- Create EDMs showcasing deals, offers and content
- Liaise with editorial, design and account management teams
- Work on layouts - both digital and print
- Be involved in idea generation, story angles and content solutions for the client
DAY TO DAY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Contribute to content ideation and strategic planning of content.
- Research, plan, write and edit content:
- Editorial stories and features
- EDMs
- Campaign content
- Magazines
- Video
- Other digital content
- Reflect client amends throughout the approval process
- Have input into the planning process for client meetings and forums
- Upload and publish stories on digital platforms
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
- First-class writing. Experience of editing and sub-editing preferred
- Superb knowledge and understanding of digital best practice, including SEO, EDMs, editorial design and social media
- Ability to adopt and channel brand messaging and tone of voice
- Experience with CMS and digital content publishing
- Understanding of client priorities
- Communication skills - keeping your editors and our clients informed
- Knowledge of trends and industry data
- Strategic thinking
- Knowledge of Traditional Chinese and Cantonese a definite advantage
- Familiarity with AI tools a definite advantage
- Ability to work across multiple accounts, transition quickly between projects and tasks, prioritise conflicting deadlines, and work under pressure
REPORTING LINES AND LIASON
- Reports to Managing Editor, Cathay
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a diverse, inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment, plus:
- 20 days of paid leave a year and 3 additional days over Christmas or Chinese New Year, as well as public holidays
- Flexible hours and up to 3 days of remote work per week
- Medical insurance
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to [click apply]. Please note the application process includes a short writing and editing task.