Copywriter - Partnerships

Overview

Crocs is looking for a creative Copywriter- Partnerships to join our fast-paced, outstandingly dedicated, and collaborative Global Creative Marketing Team. This role will be responsible for supporting our close-to-market brand collaboration initiatives. From collaborations with mega-stars like Justin Bieber to cult brands like Satisfy, you'll get to flex your creative expertise in an exciting and evolving environment! This work is highly conceptual in nature and demands a writer to understand nuances between various products, consumers, brands, and cultural trends at a highly developed level.

Copy needs span across all of our marketing channels: Social, Paid, Print, Onsite, Video, and more. Campaign messaging will need to be contemplated and relevant on a global scale. The Collaborations Copywriter will work with collaboration designers and our brand partnerships team, and will also interact with global marketing, product, e-commerce, operations teams, marketing leadership, and external brand partners. This role is encouraged to build outstanding and compelling content to continue to elevate the Crocs brand across all channels.

This is an exciting, fast-paced and constantly evolving role. Brand partners may require occasional flexibility outside normal business hours in the days leading up to a product launch. With that, these are some of our most highly anticipated, buzz-worthy, and successful campaigns, so humility, teamwork, and outstanding effort will be recognized. This writer will report to the Director of Copy.

To be considered for this opportunity please submit a cover letter and provide a link to your portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Write all copy required for collaboration and licensing initiatives for the Crocs brand, including retail, wholesale, digital, social media, product descriptions and more.
• Maintain consistency of the Crocs brand voice through all channels while incorporating partner guidelines and voice in a balanced way.
• Collaborate with designers, social media, marketing, and creative teams on activation concepts and execution.
• Proofread and copy-edit all collaboration work. Be proactive and anticipate details of a campaign.
• Support creative collaboration team on additional duties, such as brainstorming and legal searches.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• 3-5 years of proven experience in direct-to-consumer product marketing copywriting; background in creative/advertising; fashion or footwear experience preferred; global experience a plus.
• Strong command of English language, grammar, and advertising writing styles, as well as a strong understanding of social media trends and colloquialisms.
• Comfortable writing short video / audio scripts and thinking conceptually about video ideas.
• Experience in proofreading, copyediting a variety of business and marketing materials.
• Ability to multitask and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to quickly switch gears in order to keep up with feedback and changes is critical.
• Outstanding written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Portfolio demonstrates extraordinary creativity and thoughtful writing.
• Standout colleague with demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple cross-functional groups and find the positive in all situations.
• Willing communicator and collaborator.
• Maintain a professional and enthusiastic approach.
• Flexible and able to accept and provide necessary critique and feedback.
• Flexible in availability during off-hours to support product launch needs.