Social Web Copywriter

Location: Hingham, Massachusetts US

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Job Number: 442

Position Title: Social/Web Copywriter

External Description:

Basic Purpose:

The person who takes on this position will need to be a whiz at distilling the brand voice and spirit of Talbots into a few key phrases and words. They will need an understanding of what “modern classic style” means to our customer—and what our customer means to us. They will need a passion for both fashion and retail, as well as an enthusiasm for story-telling.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Create compelling on-brand product copy Talbots catalogs and mailers.
  • Consistently offer up innovate ways to evolve the above in keeping with brand voice.
  • Keep abreast of legal and/or Talbots style guidelines.
  • Collaborate – really collaborate – with senior art directors, art directors, graphic designers, and graphic production artists and proofreaders as key member the creative team.
  • Work on scheduled projects with the ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice to meet business needs.

 

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

  • Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, journalism, English, or related field
  • 3+ years copywriting experience in advertising, direct marketing, promotion, publishing, or related field. Background in retail a plus
  • Has a portfolio of creative work that demonstrates focus on retail and/or web strategy and execution; or on catalog item copy, headline, long & short editorial. Or on all three. (a link or pdf samples preferred) 
  • Proven ability to write with purpose, infuse copy with emotion.
  • Possesses strong concepting, detail-mindedness, a passion for words that may border on obsession, compassion, and solid communication skills.
  • Is able to move quickly and comfortably between multiple projects, production schedules, and sometimes corporate headquarters (Hingham, MA and New York, NY)
  • Loves teams, teamwork, listening, interpreting, learning, participating, and inspiring

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Community / Marketing Title: Social Web Copywriter

Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: Hingham, Massachusetts US

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