Job Description
Overview:
Join Road Runner Sports as our next
Copywriter . In this role you will be responsible for writing powerful, purposeful marketing copy to drive a world-class customer experience across all platforms (web, retail, email, print). The Copywriters focus is driving revenue and engagement through attention-grabbing content, persuasive calls-to-action, expert product knowledge, and SEO. Turning creative direction into copy concepts representing the brand is critical to the success of this role.
About us
Road Runner Sports is proud to have been recognized as the 2023 Footwear Retailer of the Year by Footwear Magazine.
Founded in a San Diego garage over 40 years ago.
Road Runner Sports has 47 stores across the country, and we are growing!
Our Values, Mission & Purpose (we call them Our 6 Pillars) are Be Different, Bring the WOW, Build something great together, Get Moving, Stay Active, and Live Healthy.
What you will get to do as a Copywriter with Road Runner Sports:
Work closely with the Head of Copy and Content, project managers, and team members to strategize marketing communication.
Write personalized and segmented messaging for email, print, retail, and web content to create relevant, value-added, customer experiences to increase engagement, conversion, and value for our VIP loyalty programs.
Review and edit social media content and make recommendations for continuous improvement to messaging and process.
Collaborate and brainstorm with the blog content team to update existing blog content and write new stories.
Uphold a consistent brand voice across web, email, retail, social media, and grassroots marketing, continually sharing insights with team members.
Bring new messaging ideas and innovative copy approaches to the customer experience driving growth and engagement.
Produce high-quality, error-free content ensuring it meets the standards of Road Runner Sports brand guidelines.
Provide continuous development and commitment to our communication vision and shared values.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in English, Marketing, or Journalism/Technical Communications.
4+ years of experience in omnichannel marketing copywriting.
Expert with Asana project management tool and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact, influence and align with all levels of the organization, both internal and external.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, typically with short deadlines.
Remain up to date with current running/fitness culture and trends.
Experience writing different content for different audiences as part of a robust segmentation strategy.
Your rewards!
Earn competitive pay
Be the envy of your friends with discounts on ALL the latest gear and footwear
Enjoy free running and walking events
Acknowledgments:
After acceptance of a potential offer, the successful completion of a background check will be required prior to start date. The offer is contingent upon the information received in this report, and will be carried out in accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws.
Were committed to protecting your privacy rights.
We collect personal information from you, including personally identifying information, professional or employment-related information, and educational information. The purpose of this collection is to assist in evaluating your application for employment.
To ensure your application is received as timely as possible, we encourage you to apply directly onto our Road Runner Sports Career page.
As you apply directly on our site, we will be reaching out to you within the next 10 days should your experience and qualifications meet our requirements for this position.
Road Runner Sports is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Road Runner Sports is an e-verify organization and an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Compensation Min:
USD $65,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Max:
USD $75,000.00/Yr. Road Runner Sports
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