Description
THE ROLE: Part-time Associate Copyeditor
We’re looking for…
The Part-time Associate Copyeditor is charged with copyediting, proofreading, and executing the brand standards of RGG. You’ll be part of a team that moves fast, working with Rue and Gilt writers across our Boutiques and Marketing platforms in a collaborative environment. The right candidate will be highly detail-oriented and efficient, have excellent time-management skills, and enjoy working on a variety of projects.
What You’ll Do:
- Copyedit and proofread a variety of items, from marketing campaigns to daily Boutique copy to design assets, to create error-free copy that expresses the respective Rue & Gilt Voice.
- Ensure all copy adheres to editorial standards and house style guide. Work collaboratively with the writers to create error-free copy that expresses and differentiates the brand voices; work collaboratively with the designers to ensure final assets are as intended.
- With the Copyeditor and Copy Manager, partner with writers and other teams to maintain and update copy guidelines to meet current trends and the company’s business needs.
- Contribute ideas to Creative and cross-functional brainstorms.
- Collaborate with Brand Operations Team to improve daily processes and maximize efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team, including Designers, Art Directors, Editorial, Marketing, and Brand Operations.
- Receive and address constructive feedback from the Creative leaders in a timely fashion.
There’s more…
- Be an integral, contributing part of a tight-knit Creative Team.
- Opportunity to work directly with business partners.
- Chance to directly affect the business.
- Work across multiple media and platforms.
About You:
At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.
- 1 – 2 years of experience with copyediting.
- Expert-level knowledge of the English language, and the ins and outs of punctuation, syntax, and idioms.
- Demonstrated ability to think (and write) on your feet and to work with copywriters to tweak copy as needed.
- Excellent collaboration, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under tight and shifting deadlines.
- Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Docs; comfortable with content management systems
- BA/BS in English, literature, communications, journalism, or a similar field.
- Cover letter required.
This is a part-time position. 20 hours a week.
Hourly Rate: $23/hour
ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
