Editorial Content Coordinator

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new  challenge in Selfridges  that gives you the chance to get creative and combine your writing skills with digital editorial? Looking for a company that wants to help further your career in Editorial Content as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for!

Role Responsibility

As our new Editorial Content Coordinator, you will support with the day-to-day delivery of content across site and app. You will be responsible for content calendar up-keep and creating content briefs on a weekly basis. You will work closely with Production, Trade, Fashion Direction teams and the Shoot Coordinator, to obtain shoot assets and links for the weekly site refresh. As part of this, you will:

• Support the Editorial team with editorial copy, site and app testing, as well as content performance analysis and reporting.
• Support the Managing Editor and Senior Editorial Copywriter with content calendar up keep for Homepage, CLPs, Landing pages (such as Holiday Shop, Occasionwear Shop, Beauty Coming Soon page etc.), PLP content spots for all territories
• Create weekly content briefs for site and app refreshes in workflow tool (Trello)
• Liaise with the Trade team to supply product links for weekly site and app Refreshes
• Support the Editorial team with gathering product links for editorial features
• Liaise with Shoot Coordinator and Fashion Direction team to obtain shoot assets for the weekly site refresh
• Support the Managing Editor with server (Sharepoint) upkeep and organisation
• Support the Managing Editor and Digital Production team with weekly editorial content delivery to ensure all deadlines are met
• Support the Managing Editor and Senior Editorial Copywriters with editorial performance reporting for features, homepage, landing pages etc.
• Provide support to the Editorial and Content Management teams with building and populating pages (such as Homepage) in the CMS (AEM)
• Generate original and engaging cross-category editorial ideas
• Copy writing for content spots, PLP headers etc.
• Updating Selfridges.com pages including homepage, editorial archive page ‘We Love’, landing pages etc. on a weekly basis

You’ll be reporting into the Managing Editor, as well as working closely internally with Production, Trade, Fashion Direction teams and the Shoot Coordinator.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience in print publishing or digital content essential. Digital retail experience preferable.

A minimum of two years’ experience in a print or digital editorial role essential.

Technical Skills:

Excellent writing skills and a good working knowledge of the fashion and beauty industry.

Natural organisational abilities and strong attention to detail.

This job is a brilliant opportunity to join a team that will enable you to combine your flair for writing with your excellent understanding of editorial digital content. This role is a brilliant opportunity to form strong relationships with key cross-functional team members, facilitating the delivery of best-in-class editorial content.

About the Company

Our creative spirit

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome.

Our awards cabinet

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign.

Our future

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences.

THE FUN STUFF 

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year.

Other benefits and rewards include:

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Pension contributions
• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes
• A volunteer day for all team members
• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development

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