Responsibilities

• Fully accountable for the successful strategic planning, creation and implementation of high-end copy and editorial content on brief and to deadline
• Craft premium written content, always with the client’s tone of voice and brand messaging in mind, including thought-leadership pieces, press kits, press releases, brochures, etc
• Act as the final point of rigorous quality control for the agency, sub-editing and proofing press releases, feature stories, brochures, proposals and client communications to ensure absolute perfection and brand alignment
• Take ownership of multiple clients' unique tones of voice and style guides, ensuring consistency across all content, while bearing in mind the strategy, target audience and key markets
• Manage editorial workflows and copy deadlines across multiple key accounts in a fast-paced environment, working closely with the client teams to understand the desired output, ensuring we consistently deliver for clients.
• Constantly reviewing processes and ensure learnings are reflected in future content
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the clients’ businesses and the sectors in which they operate, as well as monitor key trends and follow stories across the sporting world, with a focus on motorsport, golf, equestrian, sailing, yachting and tennis.

Requirements

• Professional experience in sports copywriting, sub-editing or sports journalism at a senior level
• Exceptional command of the English language with meticulous attention to detail, editing, grammar, and proofing
• Knowledgeable and passionate about sport, particularly premium sectors such as motorsport, sailing, tennis and golf
• A proven track record of producing compelling copy for a variety of high-profile clients
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment under pressure
• Well organised and able to meet strict internal and external deadlines
• Conscientious and proactive with a deep understanding of the evolving media and digital landscape
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Fully literate in Microsoft Office software, specifically Powerpoint, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Fluent English speaker, with foreign languages a bonus

Preferred

• Fluent English speaker, with foreign languages a bonus

Benefits

• 28 days holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Gym Contribution
• Health Cash Back Scheme
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online Training