Free People Assistant Copywriter

The Assistant Copywriter is responsible for creating persuasive, brand-centric, product descriptions (including, but not limited to: apparel, accessories, and Beauty + Wellness) for Free People’s digital properties. This role is tasked with writing compelling and strategic SEO-driven copy as well as ad hoc creative copy projects. Qualified applicants should have a strong command of the English language, a deep knowledge of fashion/beauty trends and terminology, and an inherent understanding of our brand.

• Write descriptive, concise, compelling, and error-free copy
• Fact check product specifications to ensure 100% accuracy
• Coordinate efforts of multiple teams (buying, merchandising, photo studio, etc.) to ensure copy is provided in a timely manner and prioritized based on marketing efforts and go-live dates
• Collaborate with copy team to optimize PDP’s and streamline product copy process
• Write daily subject lines (if/as needed) and push notifications, analyzing for best practices
• Attend and actively contribute to copy/cross-functional team meetings, to brainstorm content ideas supporting big ideas and special projects 

• Strong command of English language, grammar, and spelling
• Ability to write quickly to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills to work across various teams
• Knowledge of fashion, designer trends and textiles
• Ability to accurately describe merchandise
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic understanding of HTML, including ability to create links and format text
• Ability to multitask and work independently (as well as in collaboration!) to meet deadlines
• this is NOT a remote role (team is hybrid)

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