The role
We’re looking to hire a Data and Analytics Quality Control Editor based in London to join the WGSN Editorial Hub.
This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 3 days in our London office per week.
Working at WGSN
Together, we create tomorrow
A career with WGSN is fast-paced, exciting and full of opportunities to grow and develop. We're a team of consumer and design trend forecasters, content creators, designers, data analysts, advisory consultants and much more, united by a common goal: to create tomorrow.
WGSN's trusted consumer and design forecasts power outstanding product design, enabling our customers to create a better future. Our services cover consumer insights, beauty, consumer tech, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, food and drink forecasting, data analytics and expert advisory. If you are an expert in your field, we want to hear from you.
Role overview
Specialising in editing data-rich content, the successful candidate will ensure content is factually correct, accurate and ready for publication. You will be required to edit a wide range of content from our global content and decision science teams.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in working at a fast-paced digital publishing company and understand how to manage a workflow system with a large content creation team based across the globe. You will be exceptional at analysing data and ensuring our data-rich content is relevant for our clients. You will be highly skilled in digital publication and have experience working for a data-led business.
The team
The role involves working with an Editorial team comprised of skilled editors, sub-editors, copywriters and editorial assistants based in different regions and time zones, including NAM, EMEA and APAC.
Key accountabilities
- Data forecasting and editing with the ability to analyse and fact-check data from various sources and formats including WGSN's own proprietary data
- All data in a report forecast is accurate and has clear actions for industry users
- Reviewing data and analyses for weaknesses that could undermine our content
- Work closely with the editorial, image, content and data teams to ensure that content is delivered on time and meets deadlines
- Ensure that all content adheres to WGSN’s brand values, style guide and tone of voice
- Liaise with internal and external contributors to ensure that their work is of a high standard and coach and guide them to be the best
- Contribute to the development of editorial processes, formats and workflows
- Trains and monitors more junior team members
- Keep up-to-date with global industry trends and developments, and use this knowledge to improve the quality of content
- Regularly check the production flow and communicate with editors, consultants, the picture desk and design team when necessary
- Cover for senior editors when required – email fielding, workflow queries and general publishing duties
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.
Skills, experience & qualifications required
- A background in editing with a meticulous approach to fact-checking with a focus on quantitative data and data visualisation
- Data analysis working with multiple data visual charts and diagrams across different industries
- Preference to have Excel capabilities and the understanding of the role of a data analyst or previous experience working within a data team
- Analytical mind with strong data storytelling skills with an ability to question the data when needed and create data visualisations that effectively support and strengthen the content story
- Understanding of time series data and summary statistics
- Knowledge of best practices in data visualisation
- Intermediate Excel
- Experience with dashboards in Tableau or similar
- Basic knowledge of SQL
- Knowledge or experience working with retail or social media data
- Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Monday, Hive, Smartsheets etc
- People management and people skills
- Using AI Grammarly system or similar
- Proofreading English copy
- Excellent editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of grammar and syntax
- Excellent command of English, spelling and grammar
- Highly organised and able to juggle multiple deadlines, mediums and platforms