Part-Time Copywriter

Job Purpose

Furnitureland South is seeking a part-time copywriter to create inspiring and educational messaging for both general marketing communications as well as website content. The copywriter is an integral part of the marketing & product experience teams and this individual should thrive on creating engaging, unique pieces that reflect the Furnitureland South brand voice and personality. The ideal candidate is passionate, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. They show initiative, and resourcefulness, and are eager to learn. Above all, this candidate should be able to work well under pressure, keep a positive attitude, and inspire those around them.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work with marketing team and product experience team members to write copy for a variety of copywriting initiatives including but not limited to brand storytelling, blogs, video scripts, broadcast scripts, employee bios, and product copy.

• Support brand, digital, and social initiatives including writing headlines and captions.

• Uphold the Furnitureland South brand, culture, and values.

• Collaborate efficiently and respectfully across multiple departments.

• Own accountability for meeting deadlines and expectations.

Required Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of grammar, punctuation, and syntax.

• Excellent editing and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail, language, flow, and grammar.

• Impressive storytelling abilities with a solid understanding of how to engage and captivate an audience through words.

• Robust understanding SEO and use of keywords to optimize searchability.

• Proficiency in understanding and adhering to brand voice and guidelines.

• Strong creative thinking skills and ability to think conceptually at a high level

• Comfortable working independently under tight deadlines and juggling multiple priorities.

• Strong organization and time management skills

Competencies

• Attention to detail.

• Communication

• Multitasking

• Quality Orientation

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications

• Excellent portfolio of work (must include a link to your work with your resume)

• 0-5 years experience in copywriting, preferably within an agency setting

Preferred Education and Experience

• Knowledge of SEO.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.