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Johannesburg - South Africa

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Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP Hogarth partners with one in every two of the worlds top 100 brands including Coca-Cola Ford Rolex Nestl 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 7500 craft and technology experts brings together creative production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of todays 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 100000 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 people are the key to our success. Were 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.

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does an Editor do at Hogarth
We are seeking a meticulous creative and highly skilled Editor to join our team. The Editor will be responsible for ensuring the quality accuracy clarity and consistency of all written/video/audio content produced by our organization. This role requires a keen eye for detail a strong command of language and grammar and the ability to shape content to resonate with our target audience while adhering to brand guidelines and editorial standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling and dedicated to delivering polished impactful content across various platforms.

Reportinglines andkey stakeholders:

This role reports to theContent Producer

You will work closely with the wider team in studio.

Requirements

Content Review & Refinement:

  • Edit and proofread a wide range of content including but not limited to: blog posts articles website copy marketing materials social media posts whitepapers case studies video scripts podcast transcripts internal communications
  • Check for grammatical errors spelling mistakes punctuation errors factual inaccuracies and stylistic inconsistencies.
  • Improve clarity conciseness flow and overall readability of content.
  • Ensure content adheres to established style guides (e.g. AP Chicago in-house style) and brand voice.
  • Verify proper citation and attribution where necessary.

Content Strategy & Development:

  • Collaborate with content creators writers designers and subject matter experts to brainstorm ideas and develop compelling content concepts.
  • Provide constructive feedback and guidance to the content team to help them improve their craft and align with editorial vision.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining editorial calendars and content pipelines.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

  • Ensure all content meets legal ethical and compliance standards.
  • Implement and enforce editorial guidelines and best practices.
  • Conduct final quality checks before publication or distribution.

Project Management:

  • Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding project status and any potential issues.

Qualifications:

  • Education:Bachelors degree in English Journalism Communications Marketing or a related field.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of professional editing experience preferably in digital media publishing marketing.
  • Portfolio/Samples:A strong portfolio or samples of edited work demonstrating a keen eye for detail and an ability to improve content.

Technical Skills:

  • Expert proficiency in grammar spelling punctuation and style.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
  • Proficiency with video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro)

Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback in a clear and respectful manner.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Highly collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Our Hogarth Values:

Hands on
No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. Its how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty
We are real and authentic with each other and in our work. Honest direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate grow and make meaningful things together. Its not always easy but its always worth it.

Heart & Soul
We bring heart to everything we make. Passion pride and relentless drive push us beyond good enough because we care deeply about our craft and were always chasing better. We love what we do and it shows.

Happy Family
Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences celebrate our wins together and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry
Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question experiment and always seek out whats next. We never settle and we never stop learning.

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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