Sub Editor (Part-time)


London 4 month contract

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Sarah Walsh

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Part-Time Sub-Editor to join one of the world’s most prestigious luxury hospitality and lifestyle brands, renowned for its exceptional destinations, understated elegance and meticulous attention to detail. Working across a global portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, residences and lifestyle experiences, the role offers the opportunity to refine beautifully crafted editorial and brand content. This is an ideal position for someone with exceptional language skills, a sophisticated editorial eye and a passion for luxury storytelling.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Edit, proofread and refine high-quality written content across a range of editorial, marketing and brand communications.

  • Ensure all copy is accurate, engaging and consistent with the brand’s distinctive tone of voice and editorial standards.

  • Review grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and style, maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

  • Work closely with Creative, Editorial, Marketing and Communications teams to deliver polished, compelling content.

  • Adapt copy for different audiences, channels and formats while preserving a consistent brand identity.

  • Maintain, interpret and help evolve editorial style guides and tone-of-voice guidelines.

  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritising workloads and ensuring accurate, timely delivery.

  • Provide constructive editorial feedback, identifying opportunities to improve clarity, consistency and the overall quality of written communications.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience as a Sub-Editor, Copy Editor or Editorial professional within a premium publishing, creative or brand environment.

  • Exceptional editing, writing and proofreading skills, with impeccable grammar, punctuation and syntax.

  • An outstanding eye for detail and the ability to maintain consistently high editorial standards.

  • Proven ability to adapt to, apply and develop brand tone-of-voice and editorial style guidelines.

  • Experience within luxury hospitality, travel, lifestyle or other premium sectors would be highly desirable.

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with confidence working across creative and marketing teams.

  • A refined editorial sensibility, excellent judgement and genuine appreciation for sophisticated brand storytelling.