[ref. z9040124] Urban Outfitters Junior Product Copywriter
About Us:
Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.
We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else.At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.
We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values:
Progressive — we move with the moodCreative — we champion limitless minds
Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities
Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment
Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5
Sound like you, why not join us?
Role Summary:
The Junior Product Copywriter is responsible for the delivery of exceptional product copy for every item on the Urban Outfitters EU websites.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Writer of exemplary product copy for all divisions – Women’s, Men’s and Home
- Owner of the product copy process, working with production and digital teams to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of copy for all products going live onsite
- The Junior Product Copywriter is responsible for fact checking with relevant teams to ensure every product description is accurate, detailed and informative
- Responsible for logging, tracking and writing product information to meet daily deadlines
- Keyword researcher, aware of relevant search terms and technical fashion terminology
- Responsible for conducting regular quality checks to ensure all product descriptions are grammatically perfect, factually correct, SEO optimised and in line with the brand TOV
- Works alongside digital teams to flag any inconsistencies or onsite errors observed
- Works to update and create informative, on-brand and engaging Brand Bios for on-site brand pages
What You'll Need:
- Excellent written English
- A product enthusiast, passionate about brands, designers and fashion
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- A highly organised individual able to prioritise, manage and deliver effective copy to deadline
- Computer literate and proficient in best practice SEO and use of a CMS
- A strong communicator with a can-do attitude, able to find answers quickly to ensure accuracy of all EU product descriptions
- Previous fashion or copywriting experience preferred
The Perks:
- Work-life balance:
- Flexible start and finish times
- Bring your dog to work
- Wellbeing:
- Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
- Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Discount:
- Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands!
- Community:
- One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
- Travel:
- Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
- Continued Development:
- We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability.We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.