Copywriter (Remote)

Brand: DSW
Req #: 135335 
Location Name: Home Office, Columbus 
Department: Marketing

COPYWRITER, DSW BRAND MARKETING TEAM

As a Copywriter on the DSW Brand Marketing Team, focus will be the creation of exciting, branded copy that is memorable, engaging, and trend appropriate. Successful candidates will have a passion for the DSW brand and for our customer, a dynamic voice, and knowledge of fashion and retail trends. Candidates must possess strong writing and editing skills and be able to write from a relatable, friendly, and fresh point of view. The ideal applicant is self-motivated, quick-working, optimistic, highly collaborative, passionate, and able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create witty, relatable, engaging brand copy across all retail channels, including email, site, print, and social
• Collaborate with managers and team to verbally communicate brand strategies in execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including project managers and other team leaders, to carry seasonal/brand messages consistently across channels
• Assist in brainstorming and concepting seasonal headlines and supporting marketing language
• Work with Operations to ensure marketing accuracy and consistency
• Provide quick-turnaround, short-form copy for ongoing business needs
• Perform special writing projects as assigned
• Be proactive and extremely detail-oriented, with a sharp focus on consistency and efficiency
• Proof, edit, and ensure consistency of all marketing messages

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Creative Writing, or related field

QUALIFICATIONS

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong editor with excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to deliver brand-right copy solutions with quick turnaround
• Ability to manage many projects at once in a fast-paced, reactionary retail environment
• Technical skills:
  • Proficient in Mac
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• 2-4 years of copywriting experience preferred