After a long period of sustained growth, Osborne Clarke are looking to significantly invest in our Communications and Brand team which has led to the creation of a Senior Content Executive role to be based in our Bristol or London office.
This role will support and report into the Content Manager who is responsible for defining and delivering our firm-wide content strategy, ensuring a consistent, engaging brand voice across social, video, podcast, intranet and other communication channels.
This is a permanent position offering hybrid working.
The role
The Senior Content Executive role will be a supporting member of our PR and communications function, promoting collaboration, team working, strategic advice and innovation. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary communications team and work closely with brand, marketing and events to help plan, create and govern compelling content that supports the firm’s priorities.
Other key responsibilities include:
Content Preparation
- Assist in the implementation of our content strategy aligned to firm priorities.
- Assist in ensuring content follows the goals and targets from the communication strategies; prioritise competing demands to ensure timely delivery.
- Support with tracking and management of editorial calendars and the content pipeline from planning through to publication.
Editorial & Production
- Work with the content manager to evaluate proposed content for suitability across channels and formats; provide clear, constructive feedback and best practice guidance.
- Edit content for clarity, coherence, grammar, punctuation, style and accuracy, ensuring adherence to our brand voice and style guide.
- Together with the Content Manager and Brand team, oversee layout, design and visual aesthetics in collaboration with the brand team.
- Copy edit and proofread marketing materials, external messaging, internal communications and client-focused projects to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Insights, Research & Continuous Improvement
- Assist in monitoring and analysing content performance metrics to help the team make data-driven decisions to improve engagement.
- Assist the manager with conducting high-level content research and competitive analysis to inform content planning.
- Stay current with industry trends, audience preferences and advancements in digital technology that impact content creation and distribution.
Collaboration & Governance
- Partner with the wider PR and communications team, brand, marketing and events to develop and refine content for internal and external audiences .
- Promote effective communication and a culture of mutual understanding across the business, contributing to process improvement and best practice.
We are looking for
- Proven experience in copywriting, assisting in strategy development, editing and proofreading across multi-channel environments and incorporating AI in your work.
- Strong team spirit, with a track record of contributing to content development.
- Demonstrable expertise in supporting creative content management and execution, combining technical know-how with a creative mind and a passion for innovation.
- Understanding and interest in content design, digital user experiences, search engine optimisation, web standards and paid social campaigns.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, with the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback.
- Highly organised, with strong time management skills; comfortable reviewing large volumes of copy under deadline and prioritising effectively.
- Strong analytical, fact-checking and proofreading skills, with a commercial mindset and business maturity.
- A hands-on user of content publishing and analytics platforms such as Drupal, Sprout Social, GA4, Siteimprove and Semrush (or similar).
Salary and benefits
We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits support this.
Our recruitment process
Please note that although we include closing dates for our roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making.
We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence.