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Join the UK's leading food media brand and shape the world of culinary content as a Recipe Sub-Editor
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location London, UK - Hybrid
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Mob has revolutionized the food media landscape, becoming the UK's most influential culinary brand with a 4 million-strong audience and a successful premium subscription platform. With a vibrant team led by founder Ben Lebus, Mob continues to innovate, now developing an exciting app to enhance user experience. In the heart of this dynamic environment, you have the chance to contribute to a brand that not only has a significant digital footprint but also a genuine passion for food and community.
- Ensure the accuracy and quality of recipes before publication.
- Collaborate with recipe developers and photographers.
- Upload content into CMS.
- Work on SEO optimization for new and existing recipes.
- 1-2 years of sub-editing or copy editing experience in the culinary/lifestyle media industry.
- Outstanding editing, proofreading, and attention to detail.
- Strong knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and culinary terms.
- Proficient in CMS and SEO basics.
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
- Avid interest in food and recipe innovation.
- Effective communication and feedback skills.
Benefits include Mob Premium subscription, Classpass membership, private health care, hybrid working options, enhanced annual leave, bonus schemes, EMI scheme participation, social events, summer hours, and exclusive tastings of new recipes.
The organisation - Mob
Mob was founded seven years ago by Ben Lebus. Over the last 7 years, Ben and the team have built Mob into the most followed food media brand in the UK, with an audience of 4 million across various channels. They have released 5 bestselling cookbooks and worked on partnerships with some of the most prominent consumer-facing brands in the industry. Last year saw them launch Mob Premium, a subscription-based members platform launched in April 2023, which scaled to ~41,000 paid subscribers and £140,000 MMR within 14 months. The team are now working on an app to create an even more compelling product for users.
The role - Recipe Sub-Editor
As a recipe sub-editor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and overall quality of the recipes we publish. You will work closely with recipe developers, photographers, and other editorial team members to refine and perfect each recipe before uploading it into our CMS. Alongside this you will be responsible for working on SEO optimisation of new recipes as well as working on the optimisation of our archive of recipes.
Job requirements
Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in sub-editing, copy editing, or a related role within the culinary or lifestyle media industry. Exceptional editing and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail. Excellent knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and culinary terminology. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and basic understanding of SEO principles. Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. A genuine passion for food, cooking, and recipe development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback.
Benefits
Mob Premium subscription, Classpass membership, Private Health Care, Hybrid Working, Enhanced Annual Leave allowance, Bonus schemes, Participation in EMI scheme, Regular socials, Summer hours, and be the first to try our amazing chefs' new recipes!
