Web Editor / Copywriter

My Client is a leading international Sportsbook, Casino and Poker room based in Gibraltar, South Spain.

Why Gibraltar? No language barriers with English being the main language and sterling currency! Tax free goods (cigs, alcohol, etc) lower income tax than the UK! Great lifestyle with over 300 days of sun a year. Only a stones throw away from Spain which has a multitude of bars, restaurants and outdoor activities at a very affordable price!

Due to expansion my client is looking for a Web Editor/Copywriter.

You will be an integral part of the Creative team, responsible for providing high quality Copywriting services to the business and general support to the Creative Manager.

The role will involve building web pages within Content Management Systems (CMSs) and liaising with representatives from all marketing channels in order to generate strong creative concepts and ideas culminating in the delivery of accurate and effective communication products across all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Copywriting, proofing and delivering content for online (email campaigns, web pages, blogs, social media, etc) and offline marketing activities (print work, magazine ads, flyers, editorials, TV advertising, etc.)
• Responsible for the organization and delivery of strong and dynamic content from conception through to final production. This will involve researching and drafting creative concepts, working from an initial brief to final sign-off.
• Coordination & management of content translation via a third party.
• Building, editing and maintaining effective CMS web pages according to the relevant requirements brief.
• Drafting and editing promotional materials tailored toward specific departments for the company.
• Ensuring the effective maintenance of client websites and retaining an overall awareness of all on-going projects.
• Researching and keeping up to date with the latest industry trends.
• Ensuring all promotional copy is optimized for best SEO practice (i.e.: up to date terminology, anti-spam.)
• Harnessing various disciplines within the Creative team to achieve the correct, coordinated solution to a problem.
• Organization and maintenance of the creative editorial library, involving the coordination of all files, requests, reports, statistics, creative and copy for all campaigns.

Required skills

• Educated to degree/HND level in a relevant discipline or relevant experience (references required) in a similar role.
• Excellent proofing and copywriting skills and a clear understanding of correct grammar usage.
• Basic skills and experience of html mark-up is essential.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong previous experience of working with CMS systems, editorial software (In-Design, Quark, or similar) and html editing software (e.g. Dreamweaver).
• Previous experience working with email marketing software is (Silverpop, Email Vision, Right Now, Return Path or similar).
• Creativity and adaptability, able to take on a variety of different tasks at the same time and deliver at a fast pace.
• Retain and acquire industry knowledge through regular competitor analysis..
• At least 2 years’ experience in online gaming or similar industry.
• An awareness of web standards and accessibility.
• An awareness of usability and search engine optimisation principles..

Interested? Excellent benefits available and relocation please send your CV in word format.