English Copy/Sub-editor

1 Hour ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Copyeditor/Subeditor will be responsible for copyediting, proofreading, and production editing marketing communications materials for a client, working closely with writers and other creatives. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail and ensuring clarity and accuracy in each project. The freelancer will be required to build strong working relationships with teams to deliver linguistically and tonally perfect campaigns that will make the client’s products stand out in the market. The role requires working onsite at client/our offices for 3-5 weeks per campaign and is expected to start in March 2025.
Must have:
  • 5+ years copyediting/subediting experience for the Singapore market
  • Experience in editing and proofreading marketing materials.
  • Understanding of language conventions, style and usage
  • Familiarity with U.S. English style and usage
  • Excellent communication skills and team player
  • Ability to perform efficiently under time pressure
Good to have:
  • Experience working for global brands
  • Working knowledge of translation and project management tools
  • Experience in supporting style guides and glossaries
  • Solid understanding of SG-English language style
  • Experience at an advertising agency or marketing communications group

Job Details

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.  Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  

Overview

The Copyeditor/Subeditor is responsible for copyediting, proofreading and production editing for one of our client's marketing communications materials, working closely with writers and other creatives to maintain the highest possible standards.

The ideal candidate is technically-savvy, possesses a keen eye and an exceptional attention to detail to ensure clarity and accuracy in each project copy. He/She should be flexible, adaptable and results-driven, with the skills to work across stakeholders, and an ability to focus and prioritise in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You will be required to build strong working relationships with the in-market and global teams to ensure delivery of linguistically and tonally perfect campaigns that will ensure the client’s products stand out in your market/s.

We are looking for this person to freelance with us indefinitely. Due to the confidential nature of certain projects, this role would require you to work full days onsite at the client's/our offices at times for about 3-5 weeks per campaign. Ideally we are looking for this freelancer to start in March 2025. 

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing in-country validation of customer-facing marketing content across digital, print and in-store communications, with a focus on consistency with brand tone of voice
  • Edit and proofread editorial, marketing, and social media copy
  • Work closely with in-country team on a high volume of projects and deliver on time and to an excellent standard, often with short deadlines
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining a consistent tone of voice, personality and cultural relevance for Singapore.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery.
  • Leverage glossaries and style guides to ensure alignment with the brand’s tone of voice, ensuring clarity and accuracy of translations, and maintaining the highest possible standards
  • Ensure clarity and accuracy in communications, and maintain the highest possible standards
  • Responsible for ensuring product and technical accuracy, as well as linguistic accuracy (grammar and spelling, as well as cultural relevance)
  • Ensure special attention is paid to whether content is appropriate and correct for the Singapore market
  • Responsible for providing ongoing linguistic guidance and feedback to the clients and project managers
  • Proactively contribute ideas to the project management or traffic team for process improvement
  • Responsible for keeping own product and brand knowledge up to date

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in copyediting and/or subediting for both marketing and technical materials for the Singapore market
  • Experience in editing and proofreading marketing and communications materials, preferably for a creative or consumer brand. 
  • Must also have a nuanced understanding of language conventions, style and usage 
  • Possess familiarity with U.S. English style and usage
  • Experience working for global brands
  • Working knowledge of translation and project management tools
  • Experience in supporting the development and maintenance of style guides and glossaries
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work as a team member
  • Must be able to perform effectively and efficiently under time pressure
  • Solid understanding and grounding in the SG-English language style, usage, grammar, and punctuation
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Possess a solid understanding of the creative development and production process
  • Must be flexible and able to adapt within an environment of constant change
  • Ideal candidates will have previous editorial, proofreading, and localisation experience at an advertising agency, marketing communications group, or localisation/transcreation agency
  • Must be able to work onsite at our client's office at One North

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Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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Hogarth was founded 15 years ago and has grown from a start-up to over 6000 people, across 35 cities worldwide and is now part of the WPP family. Our rapid growth continues to drive us forward making Hogarth an exciting place to work and a great place to achieve your career ambitions.

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