The Role
Mob is looking for a Junior Content Editor to help create, optimise, and manage our editorial output across Mob and Mob+. This role will be responsible for the smooth operation of all administrative duties, including – but not limited to – building articles and recipes on the CMS, proofreading, and helping to publish online content and copy.
Based in Hoxton, Mob is a food-based social media platform aimed at students and young professionals. The Mob team is made up of dynamic, talented individuals who constantly strive to build the platform whilst maintaining a fun and inclusive working environment.
The successful candidate will need to have a background in editorial or copywriting and have excellent attention to detail. It is preferable (but not essential) that they have a passion for food, experience using a CMS, Mailchimp, and a familiarity with SEO and keyword research.
If possible please share samples of your work by including either a portfolio or links to your published articles or other written work along with your application.
You will be working at an exciting start-up company. The ideal candidate will be someone who can work well in a small team and work well across a number of different objectives.
What you will be doing as our Junior Content Editor
- Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit any recipe content and written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency. Ensure that the writing is clear and easy to understand.
- Formatting and Layout: Format recipes and articles on the CMS to match the website's style and house guidelines. Ensure that the layout is visually appealing and user-friendly.
- SEO Optimisation: Optimise recipe titles, meta descriptions, and content to improve search engine visibility. Use relevant keywords and ensure that the content follows SEO best practices.
- Create Recipe Collections: Organise recipes into appropriate collections and ensure they follow the SEO guidelines listed above.
- Quality Control & Site Maintenance: Ensure that all new and historic content adheres to the website's quality standards, including accuracy, consistency, and adherence to dietary guidelines (if applicable).
- Content Planning: Assist in planning the content calendar, including seasonal recipes, holiday specials, and thematic content.
- Analytics: Monitor website analytics to track the performance of recipes and content. Use data to identify areas for improvement and optimisation.
What we are looking for…
- Demonstrable copywriting/editorial experience
- If you have samples of work/portfolio that you would like to share, please add to your CV/Cover Letter
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience working to strict deadlines
- Strong commitment to keeping up with the constantly-shifting food media landscape
- An understanding of the food and drink scene with reasonable working knowledge of the sort of content Mob creates
- Exceptional writing and research skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines
- You'll be managing several projects at once, so having excellent organisational skill and multitasking ability is key