Junior Copywriter, Temporary (6-Month Contract)

About the role

New Balance is a brand founded in 1906 that empowers people through sport and craftsmanship. The Junior Copywriter role is a 6-month contract position based in Boston, MA, working on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Champion and write for the brand and global consumer with a passion for lifestyle, sport, and sneaker culture.
• Writes in the brand's tone of voice in accordance with brand and style guidelines.
• Supports day-to-day deliverables for Global and North America regions.
• Executes product copy with a focus on digital and paid media campaign deliverables.
• Works with the Legal department to ensure all copy meets internal legal and regulatory standards.
• Stays current with industry writing, editorial trends, and competitive landscape.

Requirements

• An understanding of and passion for lifestyle, sport, and sneaker culture.
• A portfolio reflecting 3 - 4 years of copywriting experience, specifically for global consumer brands.
• Understands writing within a brand organization and can translate business priorities into engaging consumer content.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Can work in a highly collaborative environment and adapt to changing business needs.

Qualifications

• Has an understanding of and passion for the lifestyle, sport, and sneaker culture.
• A portfolio reflecting 3 - 4 years of copywriting experience, specifically for global consumer brands.
• Understands writing within a brand organization and can translate business priorities into engaging consumer content.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Can work in a highly collaborative environment and adapt to changing business needs.

Skills

• Understanding of lifestyle, sport, and sneaker culture.
• Portfolio reflecting 3 - 4 years of copywriting experience, specifically for global consumer brands.
• Writing within a brand organization and translating business priorities into engaging consumer content.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Collaborative and adaptable work style.

Benefits

Regular Associate Benefits include a comprehensive traditional benefits package such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K. More nontraditional perks include online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, and various mentorship programs. Temporary associates receive medical, dental, and vision insurance and an associate discount. Part-time associates get 401k, short-term disability, a $300 lifestyle reimbursement, and an associate discount. Flexible work schedules are offered, and there is a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement. Equal opportunity employer.