Job Description

Want to be the voice behind the world’s largest retail brand? Here’s your chance to take the mic. We’re on a mission to change the conversation around our company & make a real difference in people’s everyday lives. What we say matters—big time. That’s where you come in. As a Senior Copywriter you’ll infuse our storytelling with heart & humanity to help our customers save money & live better. Finding the right words is just the icing on the cake. Here, you’ll dive deep, from breathing the brief to working with creative partners to send something out into the world that does good in its own small way. Ready to say something? We’re listening.

This is a Hybrid position for candidates located in San Bruno, CA or Hoboken, NJ. 3 days onsite is required.

Details

1. Compose copy that gets to the heart of human truths. You’ll cover a range of topics & assets, including paid & owned social channels, site assets, emails, digital ads, store signage, printed mailers, large scale multichannel campaigns, brainstorms, pitch decks, video scripts, & billboards.
2. Gain a deep understanding of our brand’s core principles, our creative copy voice, tone, & style guides, applying that understanding to the crafting copy to support business goals.
3. Independently manage multiple copy projects on different timelines with varying levels of complexity & importance to the business.
4. Own copy execution for large scale, high-priority campaigns. Determine messaging priorities & partner with design to compose high volumes of creative assets, integrate stakeholder feedback, & deliver final assets on deadline.
5. Translate messaging direction & business priorities into compelling, customer-centric copy.
6. Independently collaborate with Design & other team members to come up with creative solutions to meet business goals.
7. Make edits following feedback from partners including marketers, site managers, editors, & the Copy Lead.
8. Approach copy feedback from partners with a positive, collaborative attitude & willingness to learn & grow.
9. Adhere to, & contribute to the evolution of, the brand tone of voice & copy style guide.
10. Attend & engage in project kick-off & follow-up meetings by asking proactive questions, seeking clarity, & anticipating required information to compose effective copy. Confidently explain creative choices & work with partners to reach consensus on feedback.
11. Take character limitations & design constraints into account when creating copy, & partner with editors to resolve writing or grammar issues.
12. Participate in the quality assurance (QA) phases of projects to help ensure all final copy has been correctly implemented online & conduct audits of the site to identify & document errors.
13. Stay up to date on competitors, industry & media trends, & technology developments as it pertains to retail & marketing. Contribute your knowledge to the team through meeting presentations or other channels.
14. Act as proxy for Copy Lead in meetings & communications with partners, as needed.
15. Maintain a positive, can-do attitude. Seek answers to ambiguous asks, find comfort working autonomously, & quickly pivot direction based on changing business needs.

Qualifications

1. BA in Journalism, Creative Writing, Advertising, or related field & 4+ year copywriting experience.
2. 4+ years’ experience copywriting in a e-tail environment.
3. 4+ years’ experience working for or with creative agencies.
4. Ability to work autonomously & self-manage, as well as collaborate closely.
5. Willingness to roll up your sleeves & do what it takes to get the job done.
6. Fantastic sense of humor is a plus!

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55.60 to $60.60 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium .

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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