Job Description
About rag & bone:
From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.
We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future.
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Senior Manager, Editorial Copywriter to uphold the authentic voice of our brand across various platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for constructing persuasive narratives and engaging content that connect with our audience. You will collaborate with executives, designers, and other cross functional teams to develop impactful stories and projects that maintain our brand identity and values.
Responsibilities:
- Compose compelling seasonal collection stories, press releases, and editorial assignments such as brand bios, Q&As, and articles & interviews with designers and external talent.
- Write copy for organic social channels including Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Collaborate with social media Manger to brainstorm content stories to drive engagement and brand awareness.
- In partnership with Senior Director, Marketing, develop creative and conceptual content for seasonal marketing stories, key product launches, and messaging for packaging.
- Ensure consistency in brand voice and messaging across all channels.
- Conceptualize and develop editorial storytelling across the website.
- Research and fact check for special projects ensuring accuracy and credibility that aligns with our corporate values and initiatives.
- Flexibility to write in different styles and tones depending on the platform and audience.
- Ensure the storytelling of the marketing messaging has a cohesive approach across platforms.
- Incorporate relevant keywords and optimizing content for search engine visibility where applicable.
- Effective collaboration with other team members and ability to communicate ideas clearly.
Re quirements ( skills, qualifications, education, etc)
- Ability to work under deadline pressure with excelle nt attention to detail, as well as a holistic vision
- Ideas person and problem solver, with the flexibility to balance editorial and business needs
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to write clearly, concisely and easily, as well as the ability to self-edit and sense-check text
- Culturally aware, with the insight and empathy to be inclusive on a global scale
- Online fluency (websites, blogs, etc.) with the curiosity and insight to ensure the brand stands out in the crowd
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with different types of people and departments
- Ability to multi-task, adapt and re-prioritize according to rapidly growing company needs
- Self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit, balanced with a team mentality
- A positive attitude (and a sense of humor)
- A broad liberal arts education or equivalent work experience. B.S. or B.A. in Journalism, English or Creative Writing preferred
Qualifications:
- 4+ years copywriting or editorial writing experience; product copy a plus
- Demonstrated ability to develop a brand voice and to write quickly and accurately
- In-depth knowledge and passion within the luxury or contemporary retail space
- Excellent writing skills with a strong portfolio dedicated to inspiring creative approaches as well as copy that achieves business objectives
- Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in InCopy a plus
Rules we live by I Rules you live by
- Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
- Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
- Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
- Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
- Make S&&t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Clothing Allowance
- Generous Employee Discount
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commission Eligible
- Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
- 401k
rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Local area,