We’re looking for…

The Jr. Copywriter for Social Media Content is charged with bringing our brands to life through content, storytelling, and community management. This position will support social media efforts and our content platform to engage our Members and enrich the shopping experience. Meaning? You’ll help manage our social and editorial calendars, post to our social platforms, pitch story concepts, and write short-form and long-form content that follows digital publishing best practices.

What you’ll accomplish…

• Help concept content and write copy for social media initiatives (Instagram, Twitter, and
  Facebook).
• Apply the best practices learned through analytics and current social media marketing
  trends to engage followers.
• Keep a strong pulse on pop culture, current events, and the fashion industry.
• Effectively collaborate with design on all projects.
• Plot the social and editorial calendars, and schedule all programmed content.
• Innovate new ways to engage our audience on both social media and our content

platform.

• Support marketing sweeps, promotions, and PR initiatives on social media channels.
• Work with the Customer Service team to ensure appropriate messaging in sensitive
  situations.
• Project a positive, can-do attitude across every initiative you touch.
• Faithfully maintain the Rue La La and Gilt voice standards.

There’s more…

• Opportunity to be an integral, contributing part of a tight-knit Creative team
• Opportunity to work directly with business partners
• Opportunity to directly affect the business
• Opportunity to develop copywriting style across multiple media, platforms, and brands

THE RIGHT FIT:

You have…

• A strong understanding of social media marketing and the importance of branded content
• Foundational training to understand the basics of writing and grammar and to quickly
  grasp what makes one brand’s voice different from another
• Desire to learn new things and a passion for style, fashion, design, retail, and ecommerce.
• 1–2+ years of relevant work experience
• BA/BS in communications, journalism, marketing, or a similar field
• Ability to write copy that is both succinct and brings our brand personalities to life
• Strong self-motivation and drive to succeed
• Top-notch collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
• 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
• Cover letter and portfolio required
• 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, national origin, gender identity, disability, or any other status or
  characteristic protected by law.

Bonus points for…

• Experience working with an editorial calendar, using content management systems, or

contributing to a blog

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 Social Media/Content team is a branch of the Creative team. We support our Members' shopping experience by providing branded social media content across all social platforms for both Rue La La and Gilt as well as storytelling on our content platform, Rue Now. We keep a pulse on what’s happening in the style world and share it with our followers. We also concept and execute one-off content and campaigns to engage and inspire our Members.

About Rue Gilt Groupe:

Rue Gilt Groupe is the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting more than 20 million members with coveted designers at an exceptional value. Two complementary brands, Rue La La and Gilt, utilize world-class merchandising, technology and marketing to strategically support our brand partners and inspire members daily. Our approach to retail brings excitement to online shopping and the best-in-class experience that today's customers demand. 

 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 status or characteristic protected by law.