English Copy/Sub-editor (Freelance On-site)

This job is with Hogarth, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, 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 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.WPP is the creative transformation company. 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OverviewThe Copyeditor/Subeditor is responsible for copyediting, proofreading and production editing for one of our client's marketing communications materials, working closely with writers and other creatives to maintain the highest possible standards.The ideal candidate is technically-savvy, possesses a keen eye and an exceptional attention to detail to ensure clarity and accuracy in each project copy. He/She should be flexible, adaptable and results-driven, with the skills to work across stakeholders, and an ability to focus and prioritise in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You will be required to build strong working relationships with the in-market and global teams to ensure delivery of linguistically and tonally perfect campaigns that will ensure the client’s products stand out in your market/s.We are looking for this person to freelance with us indefinitely. Due to the confidential nature of certain projects, this role would require you to work full days onsite at the client's/our offices at times for about 3-5 weeks per campaign. Ideally we are looking for this freelancer to start in March 2025.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for providing in-country validation of customer-facing marketing content across digital, print and in-store communications, with a focus on consistency with brand tone of voiceEdit and proofread editorial, marketing, and social media copyWork closely with in-country team on a high volume of projects and deliver on time and to an excellent standard, often with short deadlinesResponsible for developing and maintaining a consistent tone of voice, personality and cultural relevance for Singapore.Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery.Leverage glossaries and style guides to ensure alignment with the brand’s tone of voice, ensuring clarity and accuracy of translations, and maintaining the highest possible standardsEnsure clarity and accuracy in communications, and maintain the highest possible standardsResponsible for ensuring product and technical accuracy, as well as linguistic accuracy (grammar and spelling, as well as cultural relevance)Ensure special attention is paid to whether content is appropriate and correct for the Singapore marketResponsible for providing ongoing linguistic guidance and feedback to the clients and project managersProactively contribute ideas to the project management or traffic team for process improvementResponsible for keeping own product and brand knowledge up to dateQualificationsA minimum of 5 years' experience in copyediting and/or subediting for both marketing and technical materials for the Singapore marketExperience in editing and proofreading marketing and communications materials, preferably for a creative or consumer brand. Must also have a nuanced understanding of language conventions, style and usage Possess familiarity with U.S. English style and usageExperience working for global brandsWorking knowledge of translation and project management toolsExperience in supporting the development and maintenance of style guides and glossariesDemonstrate excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work as a team memberMust be able to perform effectively and efficiently under time pressureSolid understanding and grounding in the SG-English language style, usage, grammar, and punctuationExceptional attention to detail and the ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-paced environmentPossess a solid understanding of the creative development and production processMust be flexible and able to adapt within an environment of constant changeIdeal candidates will have previous editorial, proofreading, and localisation experience at an advertising agency, marketing communications group, or localisation/transcreation agencyMust be able to work onsite at our client's office at One NorthOur Hogarth ValuesHands onNo egos here. 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