Web Editor

What if you could inspire to make everyday life just a little bit better for people all around the world?

The answer is simple: You can. This is what motivates us at IKEA. We’re constantly searching to find new ways to inspire people with ideas and solutions that let them live the life they want.

If you enjoy taking personal initiative and exceeding goals and if you are motivated to work in an agile way, with a desire to learn new things and don´t fear navigating in the unknown? Then keep reading, this might be the perfect role for you.

We're searching for a Web Editor to join the all-new department – The Content Factory. If you're the right person for the job, you'll become part of the digital communication team, a diverse team of 10 curious, determined change makers, constantly trying to renew and improve the way we do communication. Inspired and led by the IKEA vision - to create a better everyday life for the many people.

WHO YOU ARE

If you are having a passionate interest for digital media, constantly want to learn and thrive in the unknown and if you are energized by working both independently and interdependently with creative networks and cross functions – Then this role as Web Editor might be the right position for you!

For this role, we believe you have good knowledge of experience design principles as well as knowledge about IKEA communication principles. Further, you have a good understanding of variety of web tools and a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

You have good communication skills and you are a responsible team player who also can work independently. Further, you are able to multitask, prioritize work schedules and work under high pressure, especially during tight deadlines. You have a strong eye (visual sense) for design and design principles and you are able to follow design guidelines.

Furthermore, what you need to have to succeed in this role:

• Bachelor degree in graphical design or equivalent

• Previous working experience as a Web Editor

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• Excellent in written and spoken English

• Proven knowledge of Adobe Design Suit

• Basic understanding of web development

• Preferred: knowledge of IKEA brand, our Tone of Voice, culture, and values

At IKEA, you are welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We do not care how you furnished your home. We are interested in you simply because you are you. Our different views, backgrounds, and personalities make us better understand our customers, give us more work and spark more and better ideas. Perhaps your unique take on something could lead to a great idea that creates a better everyday life for the many people.

A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US

When working as a Web Editor you are responsible for researching, planning, writing, and editing high quality web content within given frames in the IKEA Content Management System (CMS) in order to appeal to the relevant audience.

Some of your main responsibilities include:

• Layout of web pages based on the IKEA design system

• Edit and publish content, including texts, images (compressing/ optimising for web), graphics, and multimedia content using IKEA provided CMS systems

• Act as the expert of the possibilities and limitations in IKEA CMS systems

• Follow-up on content implementation and performance, using tools like Google Analytics

• Follow-up on OKRs and web-specific KPIs

• Perform technical content quality check on content

• Support Ingka with content related issues in the production tools

• Coordinate and plan web deliverables, co-authoring, and collating documentation of content updates

• Report and track issues and change requests in order to improve production tools for content editing more efficient for web publishing

This role is a permanent position and will be located in Malmö, Sweden.

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT HERE

This is a place where you can focus on doing your best work. There are no dress codes or closed offices. No day is ever the same. All ideas are welcome. Everyone tries to pitch in when needed, and failures are seen as a way of learning. When you enter the building, we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world.

QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET’S CONNECT!

If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact the Recruiter, Julia Schnittger at [email protected].

Please note that due to GDPR reasons we do not accept applications by email, and we want you to send us your application (CV and cover letter) in English no later than the 31st of May 2023.

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities do not apply for jobs unless they are 100% “qualified”. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we would like to consider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application. [From: “Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified” by Tara Sophia Mohr, August 2014]

We will be interviewing continuously and are looking forward to hearing from you!