Copywriter (San Francisco, CA)

Our Customer is an American worldwise 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 availabile 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 write advertising copy to promote the sale of goods and services by presenting information in an appealing, informative, concise, and easy-to-understand manner, by performing the following duties. This role is on-site in San Francisco, CA (Waterfront/Market St).

Responsibilities:

• 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 the 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 the ability to learn new programs.
• Track the progress of assigned pages throughout the catalog process and track the progress of products on the Internet.
• Organize workload for efficient time management.
• Meet multiple scheduled 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 the copy using the checklist and format the copy according to the department style guide.
• Check questionable details.
• Maintain accurate information in product files.
• Proofread and edit as necessary.
• Assist the team leader and other copywriters as needed.
• Perform various clerical duties as needed.
• Consider laws governing copies, such as registered and trademarked symbols, country of origin, and material construction.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BA in English, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field of study
• Writing experience in advertising or a related field preferred
• Experience working on the internet is preferred
• 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
• 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 the 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 multitask
• 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

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Availble upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

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.