Digital Content Editor - London, United Kingdom - Saga

Saga
Saga
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London, United Kingdom

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Digital Content Editor

Salary up to £40,000

Permanent

FT - 35 hours per week

Remote Working


Come and join us in our start-up business model inside Saga Saga Spaces has just launched - July 2023 We now need a new addition to our digital innovation team a Digital Content Editor.

In this role you will be responsible for the written content going live on our site which will be used by thousands of Saga Spaces subscribers.

We are on an ambitious journey to help make connections for our over 50's audience.

As you can imagine the content will be varied and insightful.

Anything from fitness, technology, Health and Wellbeing, latest trends, fashion, the best places to be and be seen, plus so much more.

We are working in partnership with big brands, celebrity deals, plus the best health practitioners for our customers.


You will need to be an expert in the delivery of digital written content that compliments our propositional strategy, both engaging audiences and keeps them returning for more.


Remote/home working Saga work a hybrid approach requiring some team days in our King Cross - London office. 1 or 2 days a month.**Main Responsibilities

As the Digital Content Editor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of all written content housed on the Saga Spaces platform, including the identification and commissioning of writers, ensuring delivery to timeframes, sub-editing to ensure factual accuracy, through to adding to the content on the platform itself.

You will be responsible for the following;

  • Sourcing and commissioning writers and editors to deliver digital written content in line with the strategic plan.
  • Ensuring commissioning briefs are clear and understood by writer and editors, reducing rework to a minimum.
  • Ensuring the volume of required written content meets business objectives and retains strategic alignment.
  • Coordinating copy submission and approval processes in a timely fashion that meets the needs of the business.
  • Onboarding and management of payments to outsourced writers and editors.
  • Supporting image research and sourcing to compliment articles.
  • Sub editing where required, including fact checking and alignment to brand tone of voice.
  • Support of the planning schedule and ideation process.
  • Loading of approved articles onto content management systems in time for planned publication.
  • Input of data where required into other systems to enable cost and success tracking.
  • Acting as a conduit between the Saga Spaces & the wider Saga business where required.
  • Prepares and chairs regular meetings for progress review with stakeholders where required.
  • Identifies risks and issues and defines actions to mitigate; escalates issues as appropriate.
We require an exceptional Digital Content Editor to join our fast-growing team in Saga Spaces. You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience;

  • Have strong Stakeholder Management skills, with excellent communication / presenting skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work in virtual teams and in a matrix organisation.
  • Be a natural team player with a great attitude and approach to work deadlines.
  • Have passion & creative curiosity for digital written content, understanding SEO best practices.
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment.
  • Ability to share information, transfer knowledge and expertise to team members.
  • Demonstrate good analytical skills.
  • Keen to help with the creation of marketing plans and content strategies for the site.

Desirable:


  • Previously used a CMS for uploading digital content. (We currently use Contentful.)
Close date - 10th August 2023 / Interviews will be held from w/c 14th August 2023


Our Saga Values:

  • Precision Pace
  • Always owning and making things happen.


  • Empathy

  • Always aware of others.


  • Curiosity

  • Always asking why.


  • Collaboration

  • Always one team, the Saga team
About The Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK.

The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service.

These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.


At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement.

We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.


_Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner._
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