Job Introduction

Do you lead the way?  

Are you a grafter?  

Are you loyal?  

If yes, read below to see how you could be a part of our story!  

Welcome to Card Factory - and your opportunity to be part of our exciting future. As the country’s largest, independent gift and greetings card retailer with over 1000 stores, Card Factory is really thriving. As well as being a progressive, exciting and friendly company, we reward our people’s commitment and determination. 

What's great about the team? We are looking for an Editor to join the Editorial Team within our in-house Design Studio. The studio is a dynamic, fast-paced and creative environment where ideas come to life, with a friendly, fun team, and every day brings new challenges.

The editorial team is responsible for the messages on cards, gifts, wrap and bags for both in-store and online products. Working closely with designers, project leaders and managers an editor's duties include:

Role Responsibility

• Planning and writing original copy using tone of voice to suit the product type, genre and target customer;
• Editing existing copy from our database;
• Writing appropriate captions, sub-captions and taglines;
• Assigning and administration of copy to jobs;
• Generating new editorial concepts for consideration;
• Grammar and spelling accuracy;
• Proofreading;
• Researching/identifying cultural and societal trends.

 Core Accountabilities 

We work to a strict critical date path and 'right first time' quality measures and encourage creative and commercial thinking.

• meeting deadlines;
• error-free copy on all products;
• the commercial tone of voice;
• innovative and new concepts.

The Ideal Candidate

Some experience within the Greetings Card industry, Gifting sector or similar is preferred.

• Worked within a similar role;
• Experience of writing for specific products and/or packaging;
• Excellent spelling and grammar;
• An understanding of people, relationships, design and how to convey a message concisely;
• Commercial and trend awareness;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet tight deadlines;
• A creative, open-minded, team player 'can-do' attitude;
• IT literate;
• A related qualification is preferred, however, experience in a similar role is just as valuable.

About the Company

In return we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (inc public / bank holidays)
• Save as you Earn scheme
• 15% Staff Discount
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• O2 open mobile contracts
• Salary Finance
• Pension 
• Discounted Car Leasing
• Employee Care
• Flex My Day
• Card Factory Foundation
• MyCardFactory App: discounts at leading retailers

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email) 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies please.

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