SSENSE (pronounced [es-uhns]) is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™.

SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views. Approximately 80% of its audience is between the ages of 18 to 40. It is privately held and has achieved high double digit annual growth and profitability since its inception.

Reporting to the Associate Manager of Chinese Content, the Senior Editor will ensure the best-in-class quality of our written content and localization strategies for our product-centric customer touch points. They will help develop and implement writing guidelines for our e-commerce and marketing channels and uphold Chinese Translators to our writing consistency, accuracy and quality standards. The ideal candidate has meticulous attention to detail, a keen interest in fashion, and strong communication skills. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Assurance - 55% 

• Revise e-commerce Chinese copy as well as newsletters, SEO-driven texts, external communications, market editorials and other ad hoc requests
• Lead the writing, implementation, and updates in tone, approach, and stylistic guidelines for the Chinese product-centric channels, consulting with the Lead Editor when appropriate
• Maintain strict standards of quality control and reinforce our tone of voice through editing and training workshops to improve the quality output of the team on an ongoing basis 
• Monitor, maintain, and update product-centric guidelines to ensure content is consistent, accurate, and continuously relevant for our Chinese customers
• Lead the co-development and execution of product-centric content strategies for ad hoc requests and projects
• Work closely with the Chinese and other language teams in performing various translation and revision assignments as required

Training & Development - 25% 

• Lead team meetings for quality review purposes, ensuring the team’s writing skills are constantly improving
• Provide timely individual feedback to the Translators and report on individual performance with respect to quality targets
• Devise, execute and lead on-boarding and training programs for Freelancers and new Translators
• Help screen, develop recruitment tests and conduct interviews with potential candidates
• Lead guideline initiatives to develop talent and product-related content

Production Management - 20%

• Manage deadlines and resource allocation for e-commerce production and other ad-hoc projects
• Produce written work for projects as required
• Assist research efforts in support of the team’s business priorities and needs
• Act as the point of contact for any issues on product-related channels, ensuring relevant information is relayed to team members in a timely manner

• Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Literature,Translation, Linguistics, Journalism, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in writing, editing, translation and adaptation, ideally as part of a content team in a high-volume publishing environment for a Mandarin-speaking market
• Advanced research skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Mastery of Chinese grammar, spelling, and usage including ability to craft culturally-sensitive texts
• Great understanding of tone of voice, with an ability to adapt to different writing styles
• Great understanding of SEM, SEO, and content marketing strategies

SKILLS

• Detail-oriented and versatile writer 
• Demonstrated knowledge of fashion terminology and culture of the Mandarin-speaking market
• Ability to articulate and present creative ideas
• Ability to work effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Creative and agile thinker who is self-motivated and collaborative
• Desire to develop talent and content