Seasonal Senior Copywriter

Crate & Barrel

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too! We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Seasonal Senior Copywriter.

https://www.crateandbarrel.com/

Position Details

Seasonal Senior Copywriter
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
10/7/2024
Northern Illinois
Northbrook (Hybrid), IL

The Seasonal Senior Copywriter will be responsible for creating engaging content and conceptual ideas for email and paid digital advertising campaigns. This role will develop content that brings our creative strategy to life, connecting people to our brand, deepening engagement and driving conversion. This is a hybrid position that requires 4 days in the Northbrook, IL office.

A day in the life as a Seasonal Senior Copywriter...

  • Create engaging, informative and high-performing content that supports business strategies for the email and paid digital (social and banner ads) channels 
  • Deliver copy that embodies the unique Crate & Barrel voice and feels fresh, relevant and reflects our brand positioning 
  • Collaborate with designers and marketers in the concept development process to form ideas against marketing briefs 
  • Build cross-functional relationships and interact daily with the Email design, Paid Digital design and Brand marketing teams to support initiatives 
  • Remain current on trends and cultural influences that are important to our customers, particularly in the area of home design, décor and entertaining 
  • Review metrics monthly to analyze copy effectiveness and apply data to copy strategy strategy to maximize performance 
  • Ability to collaborate with partners or work independently to develop content and concepts

What you'll bring to the table...

  • Creative writing and storytelling skills 
  • Ability to develop and deliver a clear, inspiring point of view 
  • Possess an understanding of email content and digital media best practices 
  • Understand marketing principles with demonstrated ability to deliver effective creative solutions against marketing briefs and content strategies 
  • Knowledge of the home/housewares competitive retail landscape 
  • Understand the nuances of our customer segments/channel and adjust the content or story as needed to maximize relevancy and connection 
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully guide and move forward multiple projects at one time 
  • Deliver complex ideas/objectives in a clear, concise and engaging way 
  • Communicate clearly and effectively to both internal and external audiences

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

  • Bachelor's degree, Journalism or Marketing preferred 
  • 5 years professional creative writing experience in advertising, retail, or any digital/social media or channel 
  • Strong understanding of email and other digital platforms 
  • Understanding of retail and marketing 
  • Familiar with AP style guidelines

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