Senior Copy Editor; FTC

This role is part of our Personalised Communication team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Walmart, Ancestry, and more!

JOB PURPOSE

As a Sr. Copy Editor, you’ll join our global copy team, which is made up of 60+ people worldwide. You’ll be writing, editing, and approving in-app content for one of the world’s largest streaming platforms, ensuring that all show synopses are on-brand and drive views and engagement for global audiences.

Editing and rewriting AI-generated synopses will be part of this role, but the primary focus will be producing bespoke copy for original entertainment produced by the client. You will oversee the quality of the copy produced by other copywriters on the team, and you will deliver feedback and edits that result in compelling, insightful, and accurate descriptions. You will also influence the processes of the copy team and improve efficiency where possible.

And, you will prepare presentations and reports for the client and serve as the creative point of contact for the account. This is an opportunity for you to express your love of cinema and entertainment through your editing and proofreading skills!

Working closely with the Copy Lead, Associate Copy Director, and Account Management, you’ll mentor more junior team members, develop strategies for more effective copy, and uplevel creative output every day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce compelling, exciting copy for high-profile, original entertainment
• Approve edited AI-generated copy to align with brand guidelines and inform audiences of a title’s plot, tone, and genre
• Edit original synopsis copy, ensuring that it is compelling, accurate, and effective and has a clear objective for titles from all over the world
• Help shape copywriters’ creative concepts across various channels where applicable
• Adhere to the client’s tone of voice and brand guidelines in every line of copy; adapt to new guidelines quickly and proactively; suggest new guidelines for areas of ambiguity
• Research various films and television shows to create accurate, well-rounded synopses
• Research competitors and trends for creative inspiration
• Collaborate with fellow writers and account management
• Present editorial rationale to stakeholders and client representatives when necessary
• Liaise and build strong relationships with client representatives
• Support copywriters on the account through mentorship and providing copy feedback; ensure that edits are understood and implemented successfully
• Update internal documents to track feedback and brand nuances to ensure consistency
• Conduct quality control checks regularly to ensure that copywriters are adhering to brand guidelines and client expectations

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of experience as a copywriter/editor is a must
• Creative agency experience a big plus
• Experience with AI content (editing, rewriting) is a must
• Screenwriting, play writing, or entertainment journalism is a massive plus
• Deep knowledge and appreciation of cinema, television, and related media is essential
• Enthusiasm for shows and movies and a desire to share that excitement with the world is essential
• Experience working in the entertainment sector (ie. film and television) is a massive plus
• Niche or specialist interest in different forms of entertainment (ex. anime, horror, documentary, romance etc.) is a big plus
• In-depth knowledge of how to craft copy that connects with audiences is a must
• In-depth knowledge of how to research unfamiliar topics is a must
• Ability to explain editorial decisions to stakeholders is a must
• Ability to deliver effective, objective, constructive feedback is a must
• Detail-oriented, curious, and able to collaborate
• Ability and readiness to work at a fast pace on multiple assets daily
• Confidence and experience in working with other departments and stakeholders is a must
• An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touchpoints of a user journey
• Ability to present work to large groups and communicate ideas…