Print or Digital Content Editor

Description

Plans and directs editing of content such as newspapers, magazines, journals, websites, blogs and social media, in accordance with editorial policies, guidelines and accepted rules of grammar, style and format prior to publishing.

Description

Research and compile news stories, write and edit news reports, commentaries and feature stories for presentation in print and electronic media, and compose written material to advertise goods and services.

Tasks include

• Proofreads and edits content for accuracy, clarity and style, including correcting grammatical errors, spelling mistakes and punctuation errors
• Identifies topics that are relevant to the publication's audience and assigns them to writers
• Verifies information with reliable sources to ensure all content is accurate and backed up by evidence
• Collaborates closely with writers to help them improve their writing skills and to provide feedback on their work
• Conducts regular digital content audits to identify areas for improvements and implement content updates accordingly
• Monitors and analyses performance metrics in digital content to gain insights into content effectiveness