Junior Sub Editor and Copywriter

Who Are We

SJR is an award-winning content consultancy. We believe in the power of transformative content.
We hire passionate innovators disruptors and content marketers to join us on our mission to create best-in-class brand storytelling. We strategise and create for the worlds best and biggest brands. Because they have such an impact on society we have a big impact too.

Who We Are Looking For

You are a passionate wordsmith with a flair for language and a keen eye for detail.
Your instinct for good writing will be crucial in your role enabling you to invisibly edit text and create compelling copy that is always a pleasure to read. The role requires someone who is both curious and consistent quickly adapting to different topics and sectors while maintaining an attention to detail that is second to none.

What Youll Do

The role is split between into two key elements:

1. 60% Supporting the editor and chief sub on the editorial magazine newsletter social and video content for our key client a luxury watch brand
   
   

This requires checking and correcting spelling grammar house style tone and facts. You will also invisibly edit copy while meeting all subbing and repro deadlines.
The sub editor is required to
assist in the proofreading of eight language editions and checking the international teams have incorporated any necessary client amends across all copy. You will also support the editorial team with day-to-day admin tasks writing and research and helping to maintain copy flow.

Main responsibilities

• Sub edit and proofread copy for correct grammar spelling house style and tone.

• Rewrite or invisibly edit copy to ensure it really sings

• Cut and style copy to fit in layout and write heads sells captions and pull quotes

• Fact-check and correct copy for accuracy. Be a point of reference for style and tone of voice

• Ideate visual assets to support copy

• Take in client feedback and amends proofreaders amends and editors final amends

• Prepare proofread correct
  and sign off features for repro

• Communicate factual changes to the international team

• Proofread the 3x Asian language editions of the luxury brand magazine (pre-repro proofs repro proofs and plotter proofs) and provide support in checking other language versions as

• Assist with translations send copy out be a point of contact for international team

• Research and stress test content ideas

• Process editorial invoices take meeting minutes post layouts to proofreaders

1. 40% Working as a researcher copywriter and sub editor on multiple other editorial content programmes for our B2B and B2C clients
   
   This means supporting the senior editorial team in researching writing
   on and editing a variety of subjects and in multiple formats including newsletters social posts and infographics and participating in brainstorms.

Main responsibilities

• Research a variety of topics

• Ideate both stories and formats

• Write clear and concise copy - breaking down complex subjects for knowledgeable audiences

• Sub and proof copy produced by the whole team as needed

• Assist with general editorial admin

• Participate in brainstorms for new projects and pitches

What Youll Bring

• 2 years experience as a print sub editor with some digital experience

• Experience in journalism and/or creating editorial content (B2C and B2B experience appreciated)

• Excellent researching editing and writing abilities

• Strong organisational skills

• A critical eye for detail

• Experience using InDesign

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment completing multiple tasks under pressure

• An understanding of media law

Desirable extras

• Experience working on multilingual projects

• Spoken and written fluency in French

• A curiosity to learn and a love of storytelling

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and time off policies
  including:
  Generous matching company pension scheme Group Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Discounted Health Checks Health Insurance Cash Plan Gym Discounts Wellness Benefit Annual Leave 25 days bank holidays Spot Bonuses Family Friendly Policies Season Ticket Loan and Cycle To Work Scheme.

• The GroupSJR office in Southbank is in the WPP Sea Containers
  House Campus complete with breathtaking views over the Thames and the city skyline.

• Regular social gatherings were a genuinely kind down-to-earth team who enjoy spending time together.

• A team of intellectually curious empathetic and collaborative people.

• Salary: Up to 35k(depending on experience)

• Hybrid working: 3-4 days in the office

• Full time position - 5 days a week

• You must have the right to work in the UK unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas.

• We are looking for someone who can start on or around 27 April 2026.

SJR we embrace all types of talent because creativity flourishes when we invest in and celebrate the diversity of our people. Please bring us your experience your perspectives your potential and your background. Its our combined uncommon talent that helps transform the way the world tells stories.

We encourage applicants who belong to traditionally underrepresented groups to apply for all open roles. We are happy to make accommodations throughout all stages of the interview process so please do not hesitate to speak to the individual organising your interview if you require any.

Required Experience:

Senior IC