Editorial isn’t just about writing articles – it’s a full-spectrum discipline that combines strategy, storytelling, project management and precision. Whether for print or digital formats, editorial brings structure, clarity and consistency to your content output, aligning it with your brand, audience and goals.
Here’s a breakdown of everything it can include:
Editorial strategy and planning
This is the foundation of any strong editorial operation. It defines your purpose, audience, voice and direction – ensuring every piece of content serves a clear role. Services in this area include:
- Editorial strategy development to align content with business goals
- Tone of voice and brand language development to maintain consistency across all content
- Editorial policy creation and governance to guide quality and decision-making
- Audience research and persona development to tailor messaging and format
- Theme and issue planning for cohesive print or digital editions
Commissioning and content sourcing
Managing the people behind the content is a core editorial function. This includes:
- Content commissioning and brief writing to guide contributors effectively
- Contributor network management, whether in-house or freelance
- Liaising with freelance writers, photographers, illustrators and designers
- Budget management for commissioned content to keep things on track
Content creation
This is the craft of editorial – telling the right story in the right way. We cover:
- Feature writing
- Interview-based articles
- News writing and updates
- Opinion/editorial (op-ed) pieces to express viewpoint and leadership
- Brand storytelling and case studies
- Copywriting for digital or print formats
- Long-form journalism and in-depth reports with research and structure
- Native advertising and advertorials
- SEO content
Editing and quality control
Editorial polish is about ensuring clarity, quality and consistency at every level:
- Structural/content editing to improve flow and coherence
- Sub-editing including grammar checks, fact-checking, headlines and captions
- Proofreading for final accuracy before publishing
Interviewing and research
Quality editorial often depends on strong research and sourcing. We handle:
- Expert sourcing and interview planning to bring authority and insight
- Conducting interviews in written, recorded or live formats
- Transcription
- Interview article creation
Design and production support
Editorial must look as good as it reads – and be delivered smoothly:
- Flatplan creation and management for print publications
- Headline and standfirst writing that grabs attention
- Pull quotes, captions and metadata for extra impact and context
- Coordination with designers, photographers and illustrators
- Print-ready file preparation and sign-off support
- CMS population for digital publishing
Special projects and ongoing management
Some editorial needs are one-off; others require long-term support. We offer:
- White papers and thought-leadership development
- Annual reports and branded publications
- Branded magazines and supplements
- Multi-author editorial project management
- Editorial training and mentoring for internal teams