THE ROLE:

We’re looking for…

The Senior Copyeditor for Rue Gilt Groupe is charged with upholding and maintaining the house style guide for two distinct brands, Rue La La and Gilt. You will oversee the execution of the brand standards for both while managing a small team of proofreaders. You’ll be a part of a department that moves fast, working with writers across all platforms in a collaborative environment. The right candidate will be able to uphold two distinct brands’ standards simultaneously, be highly detail-oriented, have excellent time-management skills, and enjoy working on a variety of projects.

What you’ll accomplish…

• Manage a small proofreading team, engaging in regular feedback and career growth conversations.
• Uphold both Rue La La and Gilt brand standards for all assets and initiatives.
• Copyedit a variety of items, from high-profile projects and campaigns to pitch decks and emails, to create error-free copy that expresses each brands’ signature voice.
• Occasional proofreading
• Assign work responsibilities to team members and delegate tasks.
• Maintain brand appearance guides.
• Lead broad style discussions within the writers group, provide feedback and help inform go forward.

• Proactively partner with writers and other teams to maintain and update copy guidelines to meet current trends and the company’s business needs.
• Collaborate with Brand Operations team to improve daily processes and maximize efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team, including Designers, Art Directors, Editorial, Marketing, and Brand Operations.
• Receive and enthusiastically address constructive feedback from the Creative leaders.
• Shift priorities to meet deadlines based on changing calendars.

There’s more…

• Opportunity to strategize around larger company initiatives
• 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 work across multiple media and platforms.

THE RIGHT FIT:

You have…

• 4-5 years of experience copyediting with 1 – 2 years management experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of the English language, and the ins and outs of punctuation, syntax, and idioms.
• Demonstrated ability to think (and make decisions) on your feet and to work with copywriters to tweak copy as needed.

• Excellent collaboration, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under tight and shifting deadlines.
• Proficient with Chicago Manual of Style.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Docs; comfortable with content management systems.
• Cover letter required.
• BA/BS in English, literature, communications, journalism, or a similar field.
• 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 in fashion, lifestyle, or home industries.
• Experience working with design assets.

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.

ABOUT US:

Rue La La combines world-class merchandising, technology and marketing to create the most engaging and satisfying online shopping experience available. Each day, 15+ million loyal Members turn to Rue La La for everything from women, men and children's apparel and accessories to home décor and exclusive experiences. Our approach to retail brings excitement to online shopping in a way that not only strategically supports our brand partners, but also inspires our Members daily.