Assistant Copy Manager

Description:

Requirements:
Manage a team of copy editors and copywriters.
Ensure that the freelance copywriters are managed and that procedures are followed.
Manage outsourced content generation when required.
Track progress of content as written by copywriters, to ensure that deadlines are met.
Schedule keywords with a select few clients and follow up on content approval.
Distribute clients amongst copywriters, matching the right copywriter with the right clients.
Assign specific client copy to Copy Editor(s).
Encourage creativity and constant improvement.
Ensure the copy department is constantly growing and improving.
Administer copywriters’ invoices to ensure that the right amount of articles and value thereof are invoiced.
Administer editors’ invoices to ensure that the right amount of articles and value thereof are invoiced.
Ensure that digital campaign managers sign off on all invoices to confirm that they have received the content as listed on the invoice(s).
Serve as a point of contact with other divisions.
Communicate with clients where necessary should they be unhappy with the quality of content, to ensure client satisfaction.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with the copywriters and editors.
Act as a liaison between the copywriters and the Company’s employees.
Act as a liaison between the copywriters and clients.
Create monthly keyword schedules, ensuring that the right amount of copy is scheduled for each client.
Deliver effective workflow across all client projects, in order to meet deadlines.
Ensure that all articles match the style and tone of voice of each client.
Check spelling, grammar and punctuation of content produced by copywriters.
Check that the articles’ facts are correct.
Check for plagiarism.
Translate content when requested.
Write and/or edit in-house content, such as contracts, newsletters, letters/emails to clients, and so on.
Actively research industry news and trends, and ensure that this information is effectively distributed amongst the team(s).
Writing & editing of copy for clients.
Writing & editing of internal SEO copy.

Requirements:

Previous experience is essential.