AU Social Media Marketing Editor (Freelance, Contract)

As the AU Social Media Marketing Editor at Omniscient Digital, your primary responsibilities include editing and refining long-form content across various B2B, SaaS, and social media marketing topics. You'll focus on ensuring clarity and consistency, checking for Australian grammar and style, and optimizing content for SEO practices. Moreover, providing constructive feedback to writers and verifying the accuracy of sources is an essential part of your role.

To qualify for the AU Social Media Marketing Editor role at Omniscient Digital, you should have fluent proficiency in Australian English, with solid experience (2-3 years preferred) in editing content for B2B and social media marketing. Familiarity with SEO fundamentals is key, along with the ability to translate complex topics into engaging content for varied audiences. A background in journalism, marketing, or creative writing is a plus but not mandatory.

At Omniscient Digital, we ensure every application is reviewed thoroughly. Typically, applicants can expect to hear back within a few weeks. Depending on the volume of submissions and the specific time of year, response times may vary. If we see a potential fit, we’ll reach out promptly via email to discuss next steps in your application process for the AU Social Media Marketing Editor position.

Success as an AU Social Media Marketing Editor at Omniscient Digital hinges on several key skills: a deep understanding of Australian English grammar and style, strong editing capabilities particularly for marketing content, familiarity with SEO practices, and the ability to deliver clear, engaging content. Strong organizational skills and effective communication with the editorial team are also critical to ensure high-quality results.

Working as an AU Social Media Marketing Editor at Omniscient Digital offers numerous benefits. First and foremost, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere. You'll enhance your skills in SEO, editorial processes, and project management, while also having opportunities to take on additional client work as you grow. It’s a chance to contribute to a vibrant team dedicated to high-quality content.

When answering this question, highlight your experience in editing long-form content, particularly in B2B, SaaS, and social media marketing. Discuss specific projects where you enhanced clarity and engagement by refining structure, flow, and SEO practices, demonstrating how your contributions improved the final product.

To ensure adherence to Australian English standards, I maintain a strong familiarity with local grammar rules, spelling, and style preferences. I use Australian English reference guides and style manuals and stay current with Australian publications to keep my skills sharp. Moreover, I always conduct thorough reviews to confirm every piece meets these standards.

My approach to providing feedback is constructive and collaborative. I focus on highlighting strengths in the writer's work while identifying areas for improvement. I discuss specific examples from the text, offering actionable recommendations in a positive tone to inspire growth and build writer confidence.

Common SEO best practices I implement include optimizing headings and subheadings for readability, using appropriate keywords without stuffing, ensuring content length aligns with search engine expectations, and maintaining internal linking where relevant. Additionally, I pay attention to bullet points and formatting to enhance overall reader engagement.

To manage deadlines effectively, I adopt a structured approach by creating a priority list of tasks based on urgency and importance. I set realistic timelines for editing projects, breaking them into smaller tasks to avoid overwhelm. Regular check-ins with the editorial team help keep me accountable and aligned with overall project timelines.

When facing revisions or writer pushback, I view it as an important aspect of the editing process. I encourage open dialogue to understand the writer's perspective while clearly communicating the reasons behind my suggestions. By being receptive to feedback myself and focusing on shared goals, we can collaboratively enhance the content.

To simplify complex topics, I focus on breaking down information into digestible segments, utilizing clear language, and employing analogies where relevant. I strive to eliminate jargon unless necessary, ensuring that the content remains accessible to a broad audience. Visual aids and formatting techniques, like bullet points, also help clarify key points.

In a challenging editing project where the source content was overly technical, I focused on understanding the core message fully before beginning the editing process. I collaborated with the writer to clarify specific sections, proposed a simplified layout, and conducted multiple iterations to ensure the final product was reader-friendly, all while preserving essential information.

I stay current with trends by following industry-leading blogs, participating in professional networks, attending webinars, and engaging with relevant communities on social media. Subscribing to newsletters specific to content marketing and SEO updates further helps me stay informed about evolving practices impacting the landscape.

What sets me apart as an editor in the social media marketing space is my unique blend of editing experience and a solid grasp on SEO fundamentals. I excel at crafting content that resonates with both readers and search engines, ensuring a balance that captures audience attention while promoting visibility. My passion for nurturing writers helps foster collaboration and continuous improvement.