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 and shape eBay copy across Fashion, Collectibles, Motors and eBay Live, providing editorial direction, collaboration with partners, and high‑quality execution.

  • Lead editorial direction and brand voice
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, design
  • Oversee agency deliverables and ensure top-notch execution

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-functional: 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.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of copywriting and editing experience, preferably in e-commerce, tech, or digital marketing.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or a related field.
  • A strong portfolio: A diverse body of work demonstrating your ability to write in various brand voices across digital assets (banners, social, video scripts, and presentations).
  • Editorial vision: Proven ability to develop and evolve editorial direction that supports both brand consistency and market relevance.
  • Sharp editing skills: Excellent writing and editing skills, coupled with skill in assessing tone, clarity, and efficiency in agency-produced content.
  • Project management skills: Strong organizational and coordination skills; comfortable handling several campaigns at once
  • Collaborative approach: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams while advocating for creative integrity and strategic alignment.

Benefits

  • target bonus
  • restricted stock units (RSUs)
  • medical
  • 401(k) eligibility
  • paid time off benefits, such as PTO
  • parential leave
  • various other benefits
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