EXPIRED
Product Copywriter |
Compensation: Salaried |
| Ad # | 756826 |
| Contact | http://careers.nordstrom.com/careers/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=568498 |
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| City | Seattle |
| State | WA |
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| Phone | |
| Web site | Click to visit |
| Type | Not Applicable |
| Created | April 15, 2008 |
| Updated | April 15, 2008 |
| Expires | May 14, 2008 |
| Viewed | 19 times |
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Nordstrom is one of the nation's leading fashion retailers, offering a wide variety of quality apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and children at stores across the country. We remain committed to the simple idea on which our company was founded: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. We are dedicated to building our business, one customer at a time, by listening and working hard to provide them with the best possible shopping experience in our stores and on our web site.
This position is responsible for writing smart, informative Internet product copy with detailed knowledge of the product and strict adherence to Nordstrom Direct style guidelines and those communicated by merchandising.
This person will join a small team of writers who can write as one, in the "Nordstrom voice" as currently exists on Nordstrom.com, to ensure a consistent customer experience across the site. Applicants should be prepared to take a short on-site writing test demonstrating their ability.
This position reports to the Product Copy Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Write new product copy (approx. 40 items a day)
Work with merchant teams to accurately and effectively communicate product information
Follow through on obtaining necessary product information
Manage new items���´ copy deliverables
Grow product page content areas to meet needs of customer and merchants
Consistently target product page opportunities for maximizing sales and the quality of the customer experience
Develop an understanding of apparel fabrication and content, fit and other technical product details
Stay up-to-date on current fashion trends and terminology
Maintain live product pages, making adjustments and corrections as needed, quickly and efficiently
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 2 years of writing for the Internet Bachelor of Arts in English or related area of expertise
Strong writing abilities and attention to detail
Strong command of the English language (including spelling, grammar, punctuation)
Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and general editorial references
Strong organizational skills, self-starter, and ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
Personal initiative, flexibility, intellectual curiosity and a sense of humor are all musts
Basic Internet and email literacy, demonstrated Microsoft Excel proficiency required
Strong understanding of customer service a must
Experience in retail and/or fashion industry a plus
The above information on this definition has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.
Nordstrom offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, a generous merchandise discount, and employer matched 401(k) retirement savings plan and profit sharing plan.
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