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Position Description

Position Title: Product Description Copywriter / Data Administrator (Entry Level)

Reports To: Creative Director

Essential Position Responsibilities:

The primary role of this position involves writing product descriptions and specs into a database, ensuring product content is optimized for SEO, and communicating with merchandisers and other departments frequently with strict adherence to deadlines.

The ideal candidate has a proven passion for sneaker culture, able to communicate clearly, both typed and in speech, able to adapt seamlessly to a constantly changing environment, proven ability to produce a high volume of work accurately with a fast-paced turnaround and a "whatever it takes" attitude.

Responsibilities: Including but not limited to:

COPY/DATA ADMINISTRATOR

• Write descriptive product copy on at least 70+ items per day
• Fact check through internet research and internal documents
• Proofread copy
• Research current trends in SEO, copywriting and ecommerce to elevate the descriptive copy on products, emails & web graphics that increases conversion and organic ranking.
• Troubleshoot issues with multiple departments as needed and with a quick turnaround
• Manage the accuracy of the release shoe spreadsheet, in conjunction with the vendor release calendar
• Communicate constant launch updates to multiple departments on a timely basis
• Deliver product to the photographer on a priority basis
• Re-prioritize projects as things change constantly
• Communicate often via email
• Maintain organization, professionalism and patience under pressure
• Work overtime as needed

Job Requirements:

• Experience in copywriting and proofreading in a related field
• Some experience creating content for social/websites /blogs
• SNEAKERHEADS A HUGE PLUS! With experience writing for blogs like complex, sole collector, sneaker news, Kicks on Fire, etc
• Ability to type product copy at an extremely fast pace- (min 10 different products within 1 hour). You will be tested in the interview process.
• Knowledge of relevant sneaker/fashion/trend websites for fact checking
• Excellent computer skills including PC, Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Email
• Established organizational and problem solving skills required.
• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work in a changing environment required.
  • Familiarity with internet marketing, Search Engine Optimization is a plus
  • Basic knowledge of HTML and at least some understanding of the content management systems (CMS) a plus.
  • Marketing, Communications or English major preferred.

Physical Requirements: Including but not limited to:

• Ability to work in an office; sit at a desk, type on a computer for up to 8 hours with frequent standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying or otherwise moving objects up to 60 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to access and operate company computer system including data entry and reading reports from a computer data base or e-mail system
• Ability to travel locally via mass transportation or your own car to stores and other events

Note:

Job descriptions are used for informational purposes only, are not to be considered all inclusive of responsibilities within a position, and may change periodically with or without notice. In addition, we reserve the right to add, delete, change duties, formally or informally, verbally or in writing, at any time for any position. Job descriptions do not alter the at-will policy of the Company, meaning that the employee or employer can terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Jimmy Jazz and all its subsidiary Companies are equal opportunity employers. We will not discriminate or make hiring decisions based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other criteria that would violate any Federal or State laws.