Copywriter
Abercrombie & Kent USA
Downers Grove, IL
Writing / Editing, Sales / Marketing, PR / Media / Communications
Position Summary:
Produce engaging content for digital and print materials from concept through completion that support marketing efforts. Directly responsible for research, copywriting, and copy editing across a variety of media that drive sales, as well as project management duties for assigned projects.
Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Work in conjunction with the Global Managing Editor, other Creative Services staff, and project stakeholders to produce original, grammatically correct, and stylistically appropriate copy for marketing and sales materials created in-house by the Marketing Department. These materials include (but are not limited to):
- Email and digital communications
- Trade collateral
- Consumer and trade advertising
- Other written materials as required
- Follow writing standards and in-house procedures for writing, revising, and routing copy drafts. Work with appropriate personnel to acquire the brand and product knowledge necessary for each project.
- Assume production responsibility for assigned projects. Follows established schedules and prioritizes projects based on direction from the manager. In addition to copywriting/editing, liaise with Product Managers to route materials for review and track all internal and external deadlines.
- Ensure consistency of content across all applications (digital and print).
- Track daily progress of all projects; attend and contribute to weekly group meetings and Marketing department meetings.
- Work closely with Marketing team members to ensure creative work is delivered in a timely and effective manner and fulfills established objectives.
- Other duties are to be determined by management.
- Demonstrated ability to produce engaging, concise, original copy within tight timeframes and for a wide variety of applications that meet marketing objectives. Demonstrated ability in copy editing and proofreading, excellent spelling and grammar.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform well under deadlines. Ability to successfully handle both long- and short-schedule projects as well as to prioritize workload and integrate his/her efforts with the schedules and requirements of coworkers. Demonstrated ability to work constructively on many simultaneous projects. Attention to detail and concern for accuracy are a must.
- Computer literate; experienced and skilled in Microsoft Office applications. Apple Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or desktop publishing experience is a plus.
- Ability to interact smoothly and productively with design, production, and other creative staff.
- Must read/write/speak English.
- Three years of experience as a copywriter with a design house, advertising or marketing agency, or a corporate marketing department.
- A bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Communications, Journalism, or similar is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Digital copywriting experience (email and web) is required.
- Portfolio with relevant samples.
- Experience within the travel industry, or in marketing a luxury brand, will be considered a strong plus. Specific travel experience is also a plus.
- $65-75k; position is bonus eligible
A&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, full-time employees. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and travel discounts. Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee.
EEO Statement
Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About the company
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Abercrombie & Kent was founded in 1962, when Geoffrey Kent and his parents pioneered the first modern luxury safari, a bespoke mobile camp unprecedented in its sophistication. This inimitable combination of ‘adventure by day, luxury by night’ became the blueprint not just for Abercrombie & Kent, but for the entire concept of experiential travel.
Six decades on, now under the ownership of Geoffrey Kent’s long-time friend and travel partner Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Abercrombie & Kent is an international company renowned for creating thrilling, innovative and ultra-luxurious journeys all over the world.
Our network is unrivalled. Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge and care to make every A&K journey remarkable. Our people are the core of our expertise and what our travellers remember most. They make Abercrombie & Kent exceptional, and our travellers’ dreams a reality.