10/26 Marketing Copywriter (Northbrook)

OpticsPlanet is looking for a capable writer with a rich background in sports shooting, hunting and the sporting goods industry to create both technical and creative copy in an ecommerce environment.

A good candidate for this position must not only be able to write formally and succinctly but also be able to take the most boring, straight-forward subject and write such prose as to leave a reader laughing and/or crying, cheering, moved, and ultimately making a purchase on our website.

To succeed in this position, a candidate must have a strong writing style that comes across in their copy, along with an ability to understand the target demographic and write for them. Exemplary editing and writing skills, a keen marketing sense, and a passion for producing unique, intriguing content is a must! The candidate will apply the principles of promoting, showing, and selling products, and helping maintain our brand identity in the retail/ecommerce industry that is ruled by SEO today.

Day-to-day responsibilities include creating copy for catalog pages (including product, brands and categories), promotions and informational material (including blogging and buying guides), marketing copy such as television and radio ads, and maintaining our stores' policies and communication templates.

OpticsPlanet has been a growing success since our inception in 2000. Since our beginning, we've received recognition for that success. Most recently, we've been named by the Chicago Tribune as one of the top "100 Best Companies to Work For", and we've also been recognized by both Inc. Magazine and Internet Retailer as a leading e-commerce company and as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States in both the ecommerce space and across all industries. The company launched the world's first private sales site featuring gear for an active lifestyle for outdoorsmen, hunters, hobbyists and military personnel in 2010. The wide OpticsPlanet, Inc. brand portfolio includes an industry heavyweight in OpticsPlanet.com, and also more than 10 smaller online stores integral to the company's strategy of focusing on underserved niches.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain effective communications material including policies, customer service templates, press releases, guides, blogs as well as our catalog pages (including product, brand, and category pages)

Optimize our content for search engines by conducting keyword research and content tests

Ensure our Best Selling Products and Brands are well presented across our web properties

Improve the quality of product information available for our customers to help them with their purchasing decision

Gather, organize, and translate information into persuasive & compelling language

Maintain the company's image, identify and communication style

Requirements

Minimum 1 year working experience in copywriting in a retail or agency environment with experience in HTML

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Marketing, or similar field is preferred

Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading ability

High comfort level with software and technology especially Microsoft Office & the internet

Extreme Attention to detail: style, copy & message

The ability to write in a variety of styles

Strong knowledge of the English language: superb writing and verbal skills

Positive attitude and strong work ethics, ability to multi task and perform in a fast-paced environment is a must

Retail/e-commerce experience preferred, knowledge of SEO, content management operations and/or online marketing concepts is a plus

Familiarization with firearms, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities a HUGE plus.

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Well known for the casual, team-oriented work environment that values initiative and enterprise, we are consistently looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. For a deeper glimpse into OpticsPlanet's unique and exciting culture, take a look at our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/opticsplanet. You can also visit our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/opticsplanet.

OpticsPlanet is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply on our website by clicking here!