Copywriter

About the Role

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is an exquisite extension of the renowned Ritz-Carlton brand, dedicated to redefining ultra-luxury hospitality at sea. As a "Lady or Gentleman" of our esteemed team, you will deliver the impeccable "Gold Standards" that define Ritz-Carlton’s legacy of excellence. This role involves crafting compelling copy that aligns with our brand’s tone of voice and supports marketing objectives across various channels and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s tone of voice and style, serving as an expert resource for all departments.
• Execute copywriting requests, iterating through feedback and providing multiple options to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
• Participate in marketing meetings to gather project insights and stay informed on company products (ships, ports, destinations) and industry trends, aligning copy with marketing objectives and brand goals.
• Adapt communications—whether internal or external, consumer or trade, shoreside or shipboard—to the appropriate brand voice.
• Manage tasks across multiple projects and timelines, prioritizing based on business needs.
• Self-initiate and gather necessary information from project managers, stakeholders, and partners to complete tasks.
• Proactively determine the most effective approach for each assignment.
• Collaborate with project managers, art directors, graphic designers, strategists, and channel leads to tell the brand story and deliver compelling content.
• Deliver copy in clearly formatted and organized files, including all necessary project references.
• Welcome and incorporate feedback on creative and copy direction, persevering through multiple rounds of revisions.
• Present relevant deliverables and defend creative choices to stakeholders and internal executives.
• Act as an ambassador of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of copywriting and editorial experience in a media or marketing role.
• Understanding of the creative process within a marketing creative studio.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Figma, and project management tools.
• A strong portfolio showcasing best-in-class marketing copywriting.

Skills

• Expert communicator, versatile writer, and conceptual thinker.
• Adept at working both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal teams and handle requests with confidence and resourcefulness.

About the Company

The Gold Standards are the bedrock of the Ritz-Carlton experience, embodying the values and culture that define the brand and guide every endeavor. The Ritz-Carlton fosters a culture where all employees—referred to as "Ladies & Gentlemen"—are valued, quality of life is enhanced, individual aspirations are fulfilled, and the brand’s mystique is strengthened. The company is committed to empowering talent through trust, honesty, respect, integrity, and commitment.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is an equal opportunity, inclusive employer and considers all applicants based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.