Copywriter

Our Customer is an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are available in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking a Copywriter on a contract basis to support our Customer's business needs. This role is 100% remote.

What You'll Do:

• Communicate with internal and external customers for the best possible product presentation
• Read/analyze technical information for each new product, and any existing products, for presentation in catalog and Internet
• Observe the product in use, examine it, and use it when possible, to gain understanding
• Attend all meetings related to catalog and Internet production, taking good notes on product and process
• Write for all products on assigned pages for each catalog and for the Internet
• Adjust all products and other copy to meet the needs of customers, marketing and management
• Working knowledge of computers and aptitude to learn new programs
• Track the progress of assigned pages throughout catalog process and track progress of products on Internet
• Organize workload for efficient time-management
• Meet multiple schedule deadlines on time
• Write other types of documents such as news releases, letters of response, personal interviews, items for other departments, instruction manuals, etc.
• Read and maintain a library of current reference materials
• Review copy using checklist and format copy according to department style guide
• Check questionable details
• Maintain accurate information in product files
• Proofread and edit as necessary
• Assist team leader and other copywriters as needed
• Perform various clerical duties as needed
• Consider laws governing copy such as registered and trademarked symbols, country of origin and material construction

Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing or related field of study
• Writing experience in advertising or related field preferred (not required)
• Experience working on the internet preferred (not required)
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret all forms of information
• Ability to write for a variety of media and audiences
• Ability to conform writing to prescribed style format
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Ability to accept and learn from constructive criticism
• Must be well organized
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be team oriented but able to work independently on occasion
• Must demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be efficient
• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines (possibly working late hours and/or weekends as needed)
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Minimum of basic knowledge of Mac and/or PC computers
• Ability to use desktop publishing programs (preferably QuarkXPress)
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel (prefer FileMaker Pro as well)
• Minimum of basic Internet/e-commerce knowledge

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefit Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.