Content & Copy Editor

About the Job:

Do you possess a keen eye for detail and thrive in fast paced environments, delivering results without compromise to quality?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Content and Copy Editor to join our Editorial Department in the Black Library, where you’ll be working directly with our busy editorial team to develop, deliver and promote content ideas that create a compelling narrative around Black Library, its products and its authors.

If you have strong affinity for the Warhammer IP and a passion for writing, this could be your dream role as we look to you to create content and guides which will enable internal colleagues and external collaborators to navigate the Black Library range. You’ll be responsible for producing copy about Black Library characters, stories and franchises for a variety of uses, from promotional copy, incidental copy and blurbs.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and who values open communication as we’ll look to you to actively contribute to the overall output of the commissioning editorial team, reading and assessing work and offering creative solutions. You’ll be a natural when it comes to building relationships as we’ll see you liaising with creative teams across the wider business and with all our external freelancer contributors. At peak periods you’ll work closely with the desk editing team to ensure we deliver manuscripts to the production team to deadline.

If you are driven by delivering high-quality creative copy and to tight deadlines we’d love to hear from you, apply today!

Working at Games Workshop:

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme.  Oh and let's not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

Other Essential Information:

Location: This role is based full time at our UK headquarters in Nottingham.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is midnight, UK time on Sunday 8th September 2024.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job.  This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.

Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application.  When you're ready, please click apply, below.

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Expiration Date: 08/09/2024