Temporary Editor, Product Copy, Home
625 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022
Job Description
Job Title: Temporary Editor, Home Product Copy
Remote
Duration: ASAP – 6 months
Seeking an editor to oversee product copy related to the brands, including furniture, case goods, rugs, lighting, bedding, bath, dining, and décor.
This person must be a solutions-focused team player with excellent communication and organizational skills who can be counted on to imbue a small number of words with a great amount of impact to drive sales.
Responsibilities:
- Develop editorial “voice” for the brand's furniture, case goods, rugs, and lighting categories at the product level.
- Edit product description and details section for all Home categories and wholesale partner digital platforms, ensuring consistency in copy style and brand voice.
- Partner with Home copywriter, and members of Design, Production, and Merchandising, to ensure product copy is accurate, informative, and relevant to brand strategies.
- Participate in all relevant showroom walkthroughs, line reviews, and design meetings related to Home product.
- Continuously refine the copy for Home product by amending and revising descriptions as needed.
- Work on several projects at once in order to meet multiple deadlines.
- Evolve copy Style Guide to formally reflect the evolution of our Home product descriptions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, advertising, marketing, English (or comparable work experience).
- 5+ years of copywriting or editorial experience, preferably focused on furniture and home goods.
- A strong editorial voice and knowledge of home furnishings industry.
- Excellent grammar and spelling.
- Proficiency with Word and Excel, experience with database tools, content management systems, and knowledge of best-in-class digital practices.
- Detail-oriented.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.