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Copywriter

Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, Downers Grove, IL, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


Position Summary

Produce engaging content for digital and print materials from concept through completion that support marketing efforts. Directly responsible for research, copywriting, and copy editing across a variety of media that drive sales, as well as project management duties for assigned projects.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Work in conjunction with the Global Managing Editor, other Creative Services staff, and project stakeholders to produce original, grammatically correct, and stylistically appropriate copy for marketing and sales materials created in-house by the Marketing Department.
Email and digital communications
Trade collateral
Consumer and trade advertising
Other written materials as required
Follow writing standards and in‑house procedures for writing, revising, and routing copy drafts.
Work with appropriate personnel to acquire the brand and product knowledge necessary for each project.
Assume production responsibility for assigned projects. Follows established schedules and prioritizes projects based on direction from the manager.
In addition to copywriting/editing, liaise with Product Managers to route materials for review and track all internal and external deadlines.
Ensure consistency of content across all applications (digital and print). Track daily progress of all projects; attend and contribute to weekly group meetings and Marketing department meetings.
Work closely with Marketing team members to ensure creative work is delivered in a timely and effective manner and fulfills established objectives.
Other duties are to be determined by management.
Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to produce engaging, concise, original copy within tight timeframes and for a wide variety of applications that meet marketing objectives.
Demonstrated ability in copy editing and proofreading, excellent spelling and grammar.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform well under deadlines.
Ability to successfully handle both long‑ and short‑schedule projects as well as to prioritize workload and integrate efforts with the schedules and requirements of coworkers.
Demonstrated ability to work constructively on many simultaneous projects. Attention to detail and concern for accuracy are a must.
Computer literate; experienced and skilled in Microsoft Office applications.
Apple Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or desktop publishing experience is a plus.
Ability to interact smoothly and productively with design, production, and other creative staff. Must read/write/speak English.
Education and Additional Experience

Three years of experience as a copywriter with a design house, advertising or marketing agency, or a corporate marketing department.
A bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Communications, Journalism, or similar is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Digital copywriting experience (email and web) is required.
Experience within the travel industry, or in marketing a luxury brand, will be considered a strong plus.
Specific travel experience is also a plus.
Salary Range

$65‑75k; position is bonus eligible.
Benefits

A&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, full‑time employees. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and travel discounts.
Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Pre‑tax healthcare and dependent FSAs
401(k) plan with a generous company match
EEO Statement

Abercrombie & K is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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