Content Editor

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Captain Words Full time

Captain Words is a content writing and translation agency connecting writers with those who require something to be written. We are looking for copy editors to join our team to help refine our unique content, blog posts, guides, marketing copy, and more for our clients.

The editor's responsibilities include **verifying the facts** used in the articles on required topics, **proofreading **and **correcting spelling and grammar**, and **refining the written work** for various industries based on the company’s processes and requirements.

As an editor, you will be expected to suggest revisions, rearrange sentences to improve clarity and accuracy, and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure that the client's needs are met.

When editing for Captain Words, you will deliver quality edited pieces that appeal to our client's audiences, attract customers and boost their brand awareness.

**Responsibilities**
- Read written work and do revisions to ensure ease of readability
- Edit the written articles according to client guidelines
- Verify industry-related facts from provided source references
- Submitting edited documents to Project Managers (PMs) within a limited timeframe
- Proofread and correct grammar, syntax, and spelling errors

**Requirements and Skills**
- Excellent written communication skills
- Be very detail-oriented and take the initiative
- Be able to work independently and meet strict deadlines
- Experience fact-checking using multiple sources
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Computer literacy skills and access to a stable internet connection

**Additional Beneficial Skills or Experience**
- Expansive general knowledge
- Interest and ability to learn new skills
- Previous work experience in Hospitality, Sales, Management, Recruitment, Marketing, or a similarly demanding field that requires extensive time management, organisational, and self-management skills
- iGaming and crypto experience a definite advantage
- Any additional educational experience (formal or digital)

**Language Required**
- English

**Industries We Write For**
- Casinos and iGaming
- Finance
- Software
- Marketing
- Automotive
- Beauty
- B2B and B2C
- Cryptocurrency
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Sports
- And many more

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