Copy Manager, Cross Category

Portland, OR (On-site)

$87K/yr – $150K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the brand voice and copy across Fashion, Collectibles, Motors and Live, while mentoring writers and shaping editorial direction with cross-functional partners. Lead with editorial strategy, ensure consistent tone, and push high-priority brand work to impact campaigns and events.

Brand voice ownership: Write and edit across channels to reflect cultural nuance for diverse enthusiast audiences.
Editorial leadership: Mentor junior writers and align agency output with strategy and performance data.
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with marketing, product, and design to keep messages aligned with business goals and customer needs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Write and create: Write excellent, on-brand copy for eBay’s enthusiast audiences across Fashion, Collectibles, Motors and eBay Live
Champion the brand voice: Serve as a steward of the brand by upholding our brand voice and tone standards, whether you’re writing or editing.
Lead and mentor by offering clear creative direction and editorial mentorship to agency partners and junior writers. Ensure content reflects eBay’s brand voice and meets strategic objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with internal teams—including marketing, brand, product, and design—to align campaign messaging with broader business and customer goals.
Tailor messaging: Maintain brand consistency in all copy, while reflecting cultural tonal nuance across fashion, motors, collectibles and eBay Live audiences.
Oversee execution: Review and approve agency deliverables, ensuring high-quality execution across onsite, social, email, and event communications.
Drive priority projects: Contribute to in-house creative development as needed, particularly for high-priority or top-of-funnel brand initiatives.
Pitch your ideas: Present and advocate for creative ideas and communication approaches with internal groups, supported by customer insights and performance data.