Junior Copywriter, Temporary (6-Month Contract)

Company Overview
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Job Mission
The Junior Copywriter is a member of New Balance's Global Creative Studio and will support the copy direction and campaign deliverables for our global DTC channels across product categories. They will be immersed in our consumer targets and have a passion for both lifestyle and sneaker culture. This role will work closely with the Senior Copywriter to ensure a seamless consumer experience while championing and writing for our global consumer with a passion and focus on lifestyle, sport, and sneaker culture.

This is a 6‑month contract role based out of Boston, MA Headquarters on a hybrid work schedule.

Major Accountabilities

Champion and write for our brand and global consumer with a passion and focus on lifestyle, fashion, sport, and sneaker culture.

Write in our tone of voice in accordance with brand and style guidelines.

Write for DTC campaigns and OMNI deliverables.

Support day‑to‑day deliverables for Global and North America region.

Execute product copy with a focus on digital and paid media campaign deliverables.

Execute against global and regional briefs including global and regional marketing assets, paid social, and product descriptions.

Work with the Legal department to ensure all copy meets internal legal and regulatory standards.

Stay current with industry writing, editorial trends, and competitive landscape.

Requirements for Success

Has an understanding of and passion for the lifestyle, sport, and sneaker culture.

A portfolio reflecting 3‑4 years of copywriting experience, specifically for global consumer brands.

Understands writing within a brand organization, and how to translate business priorities into highly engaging consumer‑facing content.

Exceptional writing and editing skills.

Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Can‑do attitude with proven ability to flex and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining creative quality.

Compensation
Hourly: $30.00 (actual base pay varying based on experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more).

Benefits
New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. Additional perks include online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, a $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs, a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays and generous parental leave. Temporary associates receive medical, dental, vision and associate discount options. Part‑time associates receive 401K, short‑term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.

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