Freelance Sub Editor (Product Info/Operational) – Chinese Simplified

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Content Manager - APAC, you will sub-edit operational content and product information transcreated and localised by our team of writers. You will ensure that our copy is customer-centric, effective and tailored across all FARFETCH channels, whilst capturing and protecting the FARFETCH tone of voice.

Experience in writing and sub-editing digital content is essential, as is having a sound understanding of the luxury e-commerce landscape in the China region. To succeed in this role, you must have a firm grasp of the Chinese Simplified language. You'll benefit from working with a large multi-lingual team of around 120+ employees within FARFETCH, which will present unique opportunities to work with a wide range of departments and to learn cutting-edge localisation tools.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• You will sub-edit and proofread operational content such as transactional mails, UX copy and partner training materials, as well as product information including brand names, category names, size & fit information and other related content
• You might be required to write content on an ad-hoc basis
• You will work closely with our core team members and ensure all copy follows our Tone of Voice and Style Guide across all channels
• You will be responsible to ensure all copy reaches our Quality standards
• You will establish routines and standards with the team, including reporting, feedback and other quality checks
• You will assist to deliver copy audits or key projects
• You will assist in new content initiatives where required

WHO YOU ARE

• You are proficient in writing in Chinese Simplified, and have a good level of fluency in English
• You have a firm understanding of tone of voice, and can adapt your writing style to suit specific context
• You have excellent attention to detail and impeccable grammar, spelling and punctuation
• You have some experience training others upon best practices and giving thoughtful feedback to writers
• You have experience setting up processes and quality checklists
• You have good knowledge of the luxury fashion e-commerce landscape in the China region, its players and its consumers
• Experience in fashion content localisation/writing is preferred, but a linguistics graduate with a passion to move their career into fashion will also be considered
• You are comfortable with digital work on an in-house CMS