Senior E-Commerce Copywriter Job in Lyndhurst, New Jersey Us
Barneys New York, a leading luxury retailer, is committed to providing the best of everything: merchandise, customer service, and innovative people with creative ideas. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior E-Commerce Copywriter to head the copy team for Barneys.com.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, writing SEO-targeted product descriptions and editorial content that adhere to the Barneys New York voice and brand. The position requires coordination with the buying, merchandising, marketing, and photography departments, and therefore excellent communication skills are a must.
Responsibilities:
- Write compelling product copy that adheres to the established voice of Barneys New York
- Partner with merchandising, marketing, photography and buying teams to ensure that products are posted accurately and in a timely manner
- Research products and designers to provide editorial content for Barneys.com
- Coordinate with photography and buying departments to manage physical inventory
Required Skills:
· Ability to incorporate SEO-targeted keywords throughout copy to improve search engine result rankings
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
- Ability to self-manage and multi-task
- Excellent organizational skills
- Technically savvy; ability to learn and utilize web/publishing/inventory tools and applications
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in English or Journalism preferred, degree in Fashion will be considered
- 3+ years professional writing experience – backgrounds in fashion, retail, marketing or technical writing preferred
- Knowledge of CMS and basic html a plus, but not required
Barneys New York offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. All candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary history to hr@barneys.com . Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. EOE.