Senior copy editor

Senior copy editor

We’re looking for a senior copy editor to join the editorial team of our fast-growing publishing and information business, based in Barcelona, which serves fascinating and controversial industries and produces content every day for readers around the world.

Working on a mixture of short-form tight-deadline content, text database products, and longer-form text reports, you will have a minimum of five years’ editing experience in the English language, whether online or in print.

Outstanding numeracy and attention to detail are essential to our coverage, which spans law, politics, business and science.

Reporting directly to the head of editorial production, you will be a self-starter capable of working on your own as well as collaborating closely with other editors and writers in the Barcelona office.

The role

• You will work across all of our content types, which are highly varied and require a mix of skills and software.
• You will ensure content posted on our sites is clear, accurate, consistent, well-written and in keeping with the company style guide.
• You will liaise with our content teams to ensure high-quality content.
• While the majority of the job is oriented towards editorial content, you will also occasionally review and revise marketing materials and website copy, as well as work with Excel and data.
• There may be limited opportunities for writing but this is notprimarily a writing role – our need is for someone experienced in, and committed to, editing.

Job requirements

• English to mother-tongue standard.
• Minimum 5 years’ editing experience.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Experience in editing news content.
• Working knowledge of WordPress and the ability to adapt quickly to using other platforms and technologies, including AI tools.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of Tableau is also desirable.
• Ability to prioritise projects, use initiative and manage your time depending on workload and deadlines.
• A self-starter who is comfortable working both on their own and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Well-appointed modern office in central Barcelona.
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid work model – 3 days per week in the office.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible tax-beneficial remuneration for transport, health insurance, restaurant and childcare.
• Additional holiday every year worked.
• Regular team events and socials.

Please include a cover letter. References will be required.