Freelance Copywriter

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Temp Copywriter
NYC 
$40-45 pay rate
3-6 months

About the job:

Position Overview:

• Maintain highest standard by developing compelling, editorial copy in compliance with brand and legal standards.
• Create, copy edit and proofread all site and marketing projects to ensure accurate spelling, grammar, formatting, clarity and legal compliance.
• Check all files and proofs to ensure accurate copy from draft to customer.
• Work closely with merchandising, marketing and design teams to create cohesive, effective materials.
• Ensure reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.
• Responsible for developing marketing and fashion copy for the brand's customer experiences and channels that reflect the brand, personality, voice and positioning.
• Provide expertise to all marketing, brand and business partners to ensure that messaging meets project and business objectives.
• Work with marketing and merchandising to create email, promotional, seasonal and marketing copy.
• Occasionally work with social team to develop copy and content for social networks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, advertising, marketing or comparable work experience.
• At least 2 years of copywriting experience in fashion, editorial, ecommerce, retail, or advertising.
• Experience and passion for apparel fashion a strong plus.
• Computer literate, proficiency with Word, experience with database tools and knowledge of Internet technology.
• Strong conceptual skills with knowledge of how copy relates to product, brand, design, graphics and concept inspiration.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of the team.
• Manage time efficiently to meet all project deadlines.
• Stay current on retail, marketing and fashion editorial trends

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Highly motivated self-starter with a deep understanding of customers' needs, product and the competitive landscape.
• Excellent communicator written and orally.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, internally and externally.
• Ability to manage personal time and deadlines, as well as the ability to adapt to the ever-changing priorities of the E-Commerce and Direct business.
• Constant drive to stay up-to-date with the latest industry news and developments.
• Capability to adhere to team processes and standards, while leading process improvement efforts.
• Ability to multi-task, work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing a consistently high level of attention to detail.