Overview
Do you have eyes like an eagle? Do you always dot your i’s and cross your t’s? Are you endlessly fascinated by what makes people tick?
Get in on the ground level at Marketing by Emma, and spend your days editing projects, refining our creative process, and guiding our writing team through the world of words. As an Editor and Project Manager at our growing international business located in Columbia, MO, you’ll be responsible for leading projects and supporting writers to ensure timely deliveries, stellar precision, and constant learning.
Help cultivate writers’ growth and eyes for detail as part of a team of curious individuals. We work hard to create a culture that fosters creativity, kindness, and the pursuit of knowledge. Let’s grow together!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
- When necessary, rewriting and reworking projects to maintain top-notch standards.
- Always meet deadlines. We’ve never missed a deadline, and we’re very proud of that.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest marketing trends.
- Serve as a resource for writing best practices.
- Help writers develop and continue to refine their craft.
- Assist with training new writers.
- Identify existing writers’ strengths and weaknesses, and develop and provide additional training when necessary.
- Assign and manage internal and external delivery dates.
- Support operations team with client edit requests, questions, and project intake.
- Provide support to writers by answering questions, brainstorming solutions to creative quandaries, giving a different perspective, and working through obstacles.
- Look critically at the company’s processes and systems, and provide insight into ways that we can improve what we do.
- Manage company blog – edit new posts, assign topics, approve outlines.
- Review and edit miscellaneous company projects – website updates, emails, etc.
- Determine what makes products appealing to consumers
About
Marketing by Emma is an e-commerce copywriting firm with a global reach. We help businesses from all over the world grow and scale their brands through the power of words. We use language to help businesses communicate who they are and build their tribes, turning them into the baddest brands on the block.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a copyeditor or related role Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships. Ability to be a verbal style chameleon Knowledge of online content strategy and creation Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills Experience with SEO Strong research skills Creativity Collaborative spirit Excellent time-management and organizational skills BSc/BA in Marketing, English, Journalism or related field preferred A strong desire to learn and be a part of a growing team
