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JOB TITLE Proofread / Content Editor
LOCATION West Wickham, BR4 0PU
WORKING HOURS 9am to 5.30pm 37.5 hour week
SALARY Competitive
START DATE ASAP
Email cv and covering letter to lucy@makemelocal.com – Lucy Harrington, HR Manager
THE COMPANY / THE ROLE
THE COMPANY Make Me Local is a dynamic and growing digital marketing company based in West Wickham. We specialise in providing comprehensive digital solutions to businesses, helping them enhance their online presence and generate leads.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their career in content editing and proofreading. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for writing, and are looking for a role where you can develop your skills and grow within a company, this could be the perfect fit for you. We offer a clear career path for those who want to progress, but we also welcome applicants who are looking for a great foundation in digital content editing.
THE ROLE We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Proofreader/content editor to join our team. This is an ideal position for someone who’s looking to kickstart their career, or progress within their content editing/proofreading career, and will provide valuable experience in content editing, SEO, and digital marketing.This role is centred on ensuring the quality and consistency of content across various formats, including blogs, website pages, and case studies. The primary focus is to review and refine content to ensure it adheres to company standards, maintaining clarity, accuracy, and alignment with our brand guidelines.

We offer training and mentorship to help you develop your skills, and for those interested, there is a clear career
path to progress into senior content roles within the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Proofreading:

  • Review and proofread content across various formats.
  • Ensure content aligns with company style guidelines and SEO best practices.

Feedback and Communication:

  • Eventually be capable in providing clear and constructive feedback to content creators to improve content quality.
  • Work closely with offshore teams to eventually be able to help them develop their writing and ensure consistency in tone and accuracy.

Understanding of SEO:

  • Learn and apply basic SEO principles to ensure content is optimised for online search.
  • Support our lead generation efforts by ensuring content aligns with our digital marketing strategy.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
  • A minimum of a Grade A in A-Level English or a degree in English (preferred).
  • No prior experience is required, but an interest in writing, editing, or digital marketing is beneficial.
  • Strong attention to detail and an ability to spot errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Good communication skills to provide constructive feedback.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Familiarity with SEO best practices is a plus but not essential – we will provide training!
  • This role is perfect for someone looking to kickstart or further progress their career, offering a great foundation in content editing and a pathway to grow within the company.
COMPANY BENEFITS
  • Basic salary ‘competitive’
  • Flexible working options open to discussion subject to finding the right candidate.
  • Holiday Entitlement starting at 20 days plus bank holidays, increases with length of service to 23 days, plus public holidays and the office is closed between Christmas and New Year.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Frequent team social events
  • Friendly office dog
COMPANY VALUES
  • A professional service, tailored to your needs – Our expertise helps businesses to grow their online presence. We never forget that each customer requires a unique approach and so we create tailored solutions – always with the aim of exceeding expectations.
  • Results-driven success – We know what it takes to drive business success – and we know how to achieve this through online marketing. We help clients find new customers and talk to them in a compelling way. And we have the results to prove it.
  • Simple, authentic, effective – We approach everything we do with integrity, always putting our customers’ needs first. We cut the jargon and ensure that the entire process is seamless and stress-free… and that the results are effective.
  • Strength through teamwork – We understand the importance of building solid relationships and believe we get the best results when we’re working together. We work in partnership and aim to delight through service.
  • Always accountable – We always deliver – and we always deliver the right solution at the right time. The customer is always at the heart of everything we do.