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We need a Copy & Editorial Manager for our award-winning Performance team in Manchester. You’ll have 3+ years’ experience and a solid portfolio of content and copywriting under your belt, spanning multiple brand voices and digital platforms. Reporting into the Head of SEO, you’ll be responsible for writing, editing, and managing content in our Performance department. We’re looking for someone who can craft everything from long-form editorial to landing pages and video scripts. You’ll have experience producing SEO-led content across varied tones of voice and editing first drafts to a high standard. You’ll also take ownership of the content process. This will involve continuously identifying ways to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and manage our network of freelancers, ensuring every piece of content meets the brief and brand voice. On top of this, you’ll have a strong understanding of SEO and a working knowledge of AI tools. Plus, you’ll contribute to digital PR ideation sessions and support the wider agency with a range of content deliverables.
Job Responsibility:
Write high-quality content that delivers strong SEO performance
Manage editorial workflows, deadlines, and briefing processes
Identify opportunities to improve and streamline content production
Use AI tools to enhance content and team efficiency
Manage freelancers and ensure their work aligns with content briefs and client brand voice
Dissect internal and external briefs to deliver work that exceeds client expectations
Collaborate with SEO and PR teams to shape content direction
Contribute to digital PR ideation sessions
Maintain high editorial standards through quality control, editing, and proofreading
Support the creation and delivery of content plans
Work across multiple clients and projects simultaneously
Manage changing priorities and tight deadlines
Requirements:
At least three years’ writing experience, either in-house or at an agency
A bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, English, or a related subject
A fantastic grasp of the English language and a gift for spotting grammatical errors from a distance
A good knowledge of performance content and SEO
A varied portfolio of work spanning different formats and industries
The ability to turn your hand to varied tones of voice
Experience producing editorial calendars and planning content
Enthusiasm and the ability to take constructive feedback
Creativity and a willingness to bring ideas to the table
The ability to work well under pressure
Experience of working independently
What we offer:
24 days holiday plus 3 days over Christmas
An additional day of holiday for each year of service, up to a total of 5 extra days
5-day life balance day each month to do whatever you want (excludes December)
Early finish on a Friday
The option to buy an extra week’s holiday per year
Private health insurance which covers pre-existing conditions, cancer care and gives cashback for routine optical and dental treatments
Life assurance
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
A £1,000 payment for referring a new hire
Hybrid working and flexibility
Access to a personal trainer/nutritionist
Free fruit and breakfast
Mental health support and access to professional therapists through ‘Spill’
Peer feedback and performance reviews tailored personal development plans and objectives
Access to industry-accredited professional qualifications through our IPA membership
Employee voice, we consult our people on matters affecting them and encourage participation in agency surveys, our suggestions box and employee awards
A social buddy upon joining who helps you settle into the agency
Monthly agency socials and events put on by our culture committee
Lunch & Learn events to gain more understanding of different facets of agency life