Sub Editor Diamonds (SA)

Permanent, remote. 

About Greenpark

Greenpark is a global, award-winning, performance-driven content leader and brand publishing agency. Our Purpose is to help brands create meaningful connections that impact people’s lives through performance-driven content for search and social. Our unique expertise in Omnichannel Search & Insights, Creative Content and Performance Tech are delivered to our clients via an ad agency and in-house model. 

We do this for a global client portfolio including Unilever, Campari Group, AIA, Sanofi, Nestle, Lipton, Kimberley Clark, Straumann, Ricola, Globe Telecom, and more. 

Our Values 

As a company, we strive and act together in our ambition to make a positive impact for the people and brands we serve, we do everything with kindness and respect at the core. ‘We Strive’, ‘Acting Together’, ‘With Kindness’ are the values that guide us. 

About the role

As a Sub Editor, you will play a vital editorial role in refining and polishing content for an international diamond and jewellery brand. You will support the content team by ensuring all copy meets the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, tone and SEO performance, and help shape the editorial direction of the brand through mentorship, insight and excellence. 

This role demands deep familiarity with the world of diamonds and fine jewellery—understanding the terminology, craftsmanship, and luxury storytelling required to elevate content for a sophisticated, global audience, particularly in the US. You will act as a guardian of editorial excellence, ensuring every piece reflects the brand’s authority, elegance and heritage. 

What you’ll do 

• Sub-edit articles, blog posts, product pages, captions, and social content for consistency, accuracy, and tone of voice
  
• Apply your knowledge of diamonds and jewellery to refine and elevate all editorial output
  
• Optimise written content for SEO using keyword guidance and best practice
  
• Edit and rewrite content across multiple file types and platforms (Word docs, Google Docs, shared tools)
  
• Uphold accessibility and inclusive language principles in all copy
  
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to writers and content creators, and mentor junior writers to support their development in luxury editorial writing
  
• Help develop and maintain editorial tone of voice and style guides
  
• Track content workflows and manage documentation for finalised copy
  
• Contribute ideas for content franchises, article formats and diamond-focused editorial themes, and provide inspiration and creative stimulus for the wider team
  
• Collaborate with SEO, creative and strategic teams to ensure alignment across all content
  
• Monitor diamond industry trends and integrate them into brand content strategy 

About you 

• 5+ years of experience in sub-editing, copyediting, or digital content editing roles
  
• Deep knowledge of and passion for diamonds, jewellery, and the luxury industry
  
• Exceptional grammar, punctuation, and stylistic precision
  
• Comfortable with multi-format, consumer-facing digital content
  
• Strong knowledge of SEO and how to apply it to editorial
  
• Familiar with accessibility standards and inclusive language
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and editorial workflows
  
• Collaborative, detail-focused, and proactive
  
• Based in South Africa with global awareness, especially of US luxury audiences
   

At Greenpark, we believe the best ideas come from the widest range of perspectives. We welcome and celebrate every background, identity, and experience across our global workforce. By fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration, we’re committed to ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and everyone can thrive. 

All applications shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status or any other protected characteristics.