Responsibilities

• Write sales-focused, benefit-oriented product copy and accurate specs for a wide variety of products: footwear, casual apparel, active apparel, outerwear, outdoor gear, accessories, housewares and more
• Research, identify and communicate key product features, benefits and specifications with 100% accuracy
• Translate technical product specifications into lively, benefit-oriented e-commerce copy and associated content
• Write product copy that demonstrates an acute awareness of our vendors and their brands
• Complete other projects as assigned, including researching and entering product specifications
• Collaborate with buyers, vendors, quality-assurance staff, CSR, photographers and marketing specialists to ensure our customers receive accurate product information
• Adhere to Sierra style guidelines and SEO requirements
• Proof and edit copy and product specifications
• Ensure digital copy assets are correctly created and maintained in an Adobe platform
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1-4 years of professional experience as a writer of marketing copy, preferably within an e-commerce environment
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, communications, journalism, English, writing or relevant professional experience in a writing-intensive field is desirable
• Outstanding knowledge of Sierra products and vendors
• Extremely detail-oriented mindset
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Well-versed in editing, grammar and proofreading
• Ability to conduct accurate web-based research
• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality
• Proficiency in OMS, Microsoft Office applications and Adobe programs is helpful
• Familiarity with AP style and SEO best practices is desirable

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, communications, journalism, English, writing or relevant professional experience in a writing-intensive field is desirable
• Proficiency in OMS, Microsoft Office applications and Adobe programs is helpful
• Familiarity with AP style and SEO best practices is desirable
• A Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional experience in a writing-intensive field is desirable

Benefits

• Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses.