Content Editor

Overview:

Music wouldn't exist without the work of songwriters, composers and publishers. We're here to represent them and make sure that they are paid for their work. After more than a century in the industry, we continue to innovate as a world-leading organisation.

The Role
To play an integral role in the Editorial team – writing, editing and commissioning content for M Magazine and supporting the planning and production of mixed media content across wider PRS channels. The role holder will provide a copywriting and proof-reading resource for the wider Marketing and Communications department where required, and act as a guardian for the company Tone of Voice across external communications.
The Team
Made up of more than 20 creative minds, the Communications and Public Affairs team works to shape PRS for Music's voice, image and reputation through external communications and marketing. With sub-teams that include PR, digital, events, editorial, social and design, the comms team plays a vital role in developing marketing strategies, building relationships with music creators and the wider industry and promoting the value of PRS on a global stage. Responsibilities: As our Content Editor, some of your day to day duties will include….

• Day-to-day operation of M Magazine – writing news and features, conducting interviews and working with a pool of freelance writers
• Assisting in the implementation of PRS for Music’s editorial strategy
• Identifying new trends and topics to cover, regularly pitching ideas for content across M and wider PRS channels
• Owning M Magazine reporting and analytics to encourage data-driven decision making
• Assisting with the planning and production of video content
• Acting as a brand champion to ensure communications adhere to tone of voice and style guidelines and carrying out regular TOV workshop
• Representing PRS at industry events

For a full list of duties, please email the recruitment team and request a copy of the job description. About you: About you

At PRS for Music, we want you to bring the best version of yourself to work every day. Along with being whoever you want to be, you will also have…

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and a natural aptitude for writing clear and concise content for a variety of audiences
• Extensive experience in content creation, commissioning and editing, across multiple formats
• Knowledge of and passion for the music industry and current trends in content creation and distribution
• Proven experience in writing for SEO

We know that the world isn’t always ideal, so please don’t rule yourself out if you have other qualities to bring to the party.

What’s in it for you?

Joining the band here at PRS for Music is so much more than just a day job! Below are just a few notes that set us apart from the crowd.

• We trust, value, and support our people to make the difference

• We believe that diversity of thought and experience provides the platform for innovation and creativity

• We are consciously inclusive and have 7 Affinity Groups which you can join and make an impact - LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Parents & Carers, Ethnicity, Gender, Disability (including neurodiversity) and Social Economic.

Our benefits

• We invest in the development of our people to drive our ambitions forward

• Our Rhythm allows for flexibility at the start, middle and end of your working day
• We offer hybrid working , allowing you to work remotely and from our London Bridge Hub
• We know time to rest and recharge is important therefore we offer 25 days holiday entitlement with the option to top up twice annually up to a maximum of 30 days

• Work from anywhere in the world, for up to 8 weeks of the year

• We offer a range of family friendly leave including enhanced maternity & paternity, grandparent, fertility, reproductive and menopause support.

• A whole range of other benefits, including retail discounts, time off to volunteer with our charity partners, gym discounts and the option to spread the cost of your travel into the office via a season ticket loan or bicycle loan.

The Process

Our interview process for this role is simple and as follows:

• First stage interview virtually on MS Teams.

• Second stage interview in person at our London Bridge Hub.

We use competency-based questions within our interviews. This allows you to provide examples of situations where you have had to demonstrate the required skills relevant to the role you are applying for. To assist your preparation for interview, research the STAR method to aid bringing your examples to life.

Location
Our London Bridge Hub is based within Hays Galleria and overlooks the River Thames. When you see the view, we are sure you will want to join us in our collaborative working space!
We offer a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work from home for up to 3 days per week. To ensure the health & safety of all our employees, if you wish to work from home for more than 2.5 days per week, we will conduct a quick and easy remote-working assessment.
If this role pulls your strings, please apply now!