Copywriter
THE ROLE:
We’re looking for…
A Copywriter who will be charged with bringing the brand to life through words. This position will help craft everything from our email subject lines, banner advertisements, and break-form emails.
What you’ll accomplish…
- With the guidance of the Voice Director, apply Rue voice to original naming for our marketing materials in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, deadline-driven environment
- Provide edits to Jr. Copywriters on select work
- Mentor Jr. Copywriters and lead through example
- Work collaboratively and constructively on each project with other members on the team including Marketing Managers, Art Directors, Designers, and Brand Operations
- Partner with designers to create strong, effective concepts and execute them cleanly
- Receive and enthusiastically address constructive feedback from the Creative leads
- Uphold Rue voice in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality
- Shift priorities to meet deadlines based on business need.
- Take ownership of every job to which you are assigned, and meet deadlines
There’s More…
- Grow your leadership skills
- Chance to hone your editing skills
- Be an integral, contributing part of a tight-knit Creative team
- Work with high-level business partners
- Opportunity to directly affect the business
THE RIGHT FIT:
You Have…
- 3-4+ years of relevant work experience in an agency, in-house creative group, or magazine staff.
- BA/BS in English, literature, communications, journalism, or a similar field.
- A solid portfolio showing breadth of work
- A strong voice. You should be a witty wordsmith who can capture the distinct Rue voice.
- The ability to write copy that is both succinct and joy-filled and that champions for our brand voice.
- A hunger to learn new things and keep abreast of the world of fashion, style, design, retail and ecommerce.
- Self-motivation and drive to succeed.
- Top-notch collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to juggle multiple projects at once, complete last-minute requests, and make quick turnarounds.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); comfortable with tools in an online environment.
ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM:
A brand is not a brand without its identity. That’s where this department – with its consistent design and voice – comes in. Whether it’s the line of copy that made you laugh out loud or the thoughtful pairing of design and photography, it’s just the beginning with this group.
The marketing creative team drives the Rue Member’s journey. We concept, design, and write cohesive campaigns that meet marketing’s strategy and objectives.
ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Premium Outlets.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
This Company is an equal opportunity employer, and selects individuals best matched for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status or any other