Copy Chief

Seattle, WA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the e-commerce editorial voice as Copy Chief, setting standards for product storytelling and publishing across listings.

  • Own editorial voice, copy quality, and product storytelling across all listings, from inception to publishing.
  • Must-have: Deep knowledge of electric and acoustic guitars and proven copy/editing excellence.
  • Standout: experience leading editorial workflows and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and maintain the editorial voice and standards across all e-commerce platforms
  • Write, edit, and approve high-quality product listings at scale
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency in instrument descriptions, specs, and condition reporting
  • Manage daily copy output and workflows to meet publishing targets and deadlines
  • Evaluate instruments for both tonal and aesthetic qualities, translating them into compelling, informative copy
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Photography and Service teams to align on product presentation
  • Identify opportunities to improve templates, processes, and overall content quality
  • lead our e-commerce and editorial voice—someone who can set the standard for product storytelling, oversee copy quality at scale, and bring clarity, consistency, and character to every listing we publish
  • Generating posts for our Substack is also a component of this role.
  • The Copy Chief maintains the consistency and voice of our e-commerce listings and plays a central role in shaping how our instruments are presented globally.

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of electric and acoustic guitars; broad familiarity with vintage and modern gear
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a sharp eye for detail and tone
  • Experience leading or mentoring editorial workflows (formal or informal)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; able to balance quality with production demands
  • Clear, collaborative communicator comfortable working across departments
  • Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and content systems

Preferred

  • Experience with product photography or photo editing is a plus
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Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar

We offer full service vintage music gear restoration and feature a curated selection of hundreds of used and vintage instruments available for sale. In addition to guitars and a wide selection of vintage basses, we also sell and service vintage analog synths, electric pianos, effects pedals, combo organs and other music accessories. Reach out to us here, or come visit us at our Seattle, WA showroom!

Founded in 2012
Seattle, Washington, USA
8 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
15.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.2%
Direct
40.8%
Referral
6%
Social
9.1%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8