Senior Copywriter

Ulta Beauty

About Us:

Ulta Beauty is the largest specialty beauty retailer in the United States and the place for the true beauty enthusiast who gets butterflies as she shops for beauty and experiments throughout our store. We are the only one to provide our guests prestige, mass and salon products and services under one roof – All Things Beauty, All in One Place™. We put our guests at the center of all we do, committing to offer her unrivaled ways to be beautiful in an environment that provides the thrill of exploration and delight of discovery.

http://www.ulta.com

Position Details

Senior Copywriter
Job
Full-time
6/5/2018
Northern Illinois
Bolingbrook, IL

The Sr. Copywriter works closely with other creative (visual) as well as marketing team members in the conception and production of the verbal and messaging elements cross-channel and cross-platform. Must be dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic!

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Interprets briefs into clear, engaging and persuasive copy 
  • The copywriter acts as a hub, gathering many opinions, sleuthing facts from multiple sources and interacting with many departments to turn all the information into effective communication 
  • Execute compelling, consistent, on-brand copy for: print and in-store channels, including catalogs, mailers, brochures and signage. Job could also include some digital projects as needed 
  • Participates in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions to creative challenges and develop ways to communicate unique messages 
  • Work to elevate our “fresh, fun, real” voice and has the ability to help develop a style guide to accommodate the growing needs of a company 
  • Copy edits and re-writes to ensure campaign cohesiveness and brand voice adherence

Requirements:

  • BA four year college degree (Marketing, Mass Communication, Advertising, Journalism, PR or English) required 
  • Six to eight years of related experience 
  • WRITING SKILLS, impeccable grammar, excellent spelling, ability to write persuasively and the ability to communicate in the brand voice 
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS, responsible attitude, confidence, autonomy, proactivity and the ability to cast ahead and find what will be due 
  • Proficient in writing for multiple formats; long editorial and short descriptive copy 
  • Has the knack for an emotive tone as well as a transactional/directive copy tone. 
  • Experience with 360 marketing campaigns as well as direct and transactional digital channels 
  • Have an interest in ecommerce, popular culture, digital advertising and social trends and technology 
  • Highly creativity and imaginative, and ability to produce innovative and original ideas 
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize strategic messages and multiple opinions into consumer friendly copy 
  • Proofreading and editing skills 
  • Eye for detail and a mind for big picture thinking 
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines 
  • Administrative and organizational skills 
  • Flexibility, adaptability and collaboration a must 
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships 
  • Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner while balancing time, multi-tasking and interruptions 
  • Can be part of the solution and improvements in process 
  • Be fun to work with and easy going

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