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Editing Manager, Global Brand Product Writing Job in Beaverton, VT
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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Nike, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike’s stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.
DescriptionTogether with the Global Brand Imaging team, Global Brand Product Writing provides the foundation necessary to sell product — image + copy. As an Editing Manager, you combine deep expertise in the creative demands of world-class brands with a proven track record as a consumer retail expert who knows what digital businesses need to function successfully in the real world. A first-hand knowledge of what makes effective product descriptions and exciting product storytelling is essential. You and your team will help shape the writing and storytelling for all product-related descriptions and assets. These deliverables range from online product summaries to expert video interviews to Nike in-store signage. Your goal will be to ensure messaging is clear, on-brand, adheres to strict style guide standards and is legally compliant. You will maintain a Nike product writing style guide and evolve it as necessary. Our work is used by various audiences and is distributed to multiple channels. So any standards you develop will need to reflect the product type, category, audience and deliverable. You love process and people as much as the written word. You’re just as comfortable presenting to a team as you are using data to unlock process efficiencies. “Good enough” isn’t part of your vocabulary, so you’re always striving for better from yourself and your team. Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a Product Writing style guide
Ensure copy is clear, concise, on-brand and legally compliant
Manage a team of editors, unlocking their potential to generate maximum productivity without sacrificing quality.
Help coach and develop copywriters’ voice, tone and style
Attend regular product naming, technology and branding meetings to gather info and represent our customer’s interests and voice potential impacts
Partner with various Nike legal teams to ensure compliance, including trademark and sports marketing
Champion and communicate standards in ways that garner support and build trust
Qualifications5+ years of commercial creative writing and editing experience, preferably in the sectors of sportswear, fashion, advertising, or editorial, and a portfolio showcasing that work
Demonstrated ability to succeed in an ecommerce or digital environment
Management experience strongly preferred
Must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and ability to self-manage a heavy workload and hit deadlines
A talent for working with a team and communicating effectively
Absolutely must be naturally curious and a storyteller Bachelor’s degree in communications, advertising, journalism, or related field.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID 00434343
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Nike, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike’s stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.
DescriptionTogether with the Global Brand Imaging team, Global Brand Product Writing provides the foundation necessary to sell product — image + copy. As an Editing Manager, you combine deep expertise in the creative demands of world-class brands with a proven track record as a consumer retail expert who knows what digital businesses need to function successfully in the real world. A first-hand knowledge of what makes effective product descriptions and exciting product storytelling is essential. You and your team will help shape the writing and storytelling for all product-related descriptions and assets. These deliverables range from online product summaries to expert video interviews to Nike in-store signage. Your goal will be to ensure messaging is clear, on-brand, adheres to strict style guide standards and is legally compliant. You will maintain a Nike product writing style guide and evolve it as necessary. Our work is used by various audiences and is distributed to multiple channels. So any standards you develop will need to reflect the product type, category, audience and deliverable. You love process and people as much as the written word. You’re just as comfortable presenting to a team as you are using data to unlock process efficiencies. “Good enough” isn’t part of your vocabulary, so you’re always striving for better from yourself and your team. Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a Product Writing style guide
Ensure copy is clear, concise, on-brand and legally compliant
Manage a team of editors, unlocking their potential to generate maximum productivity without sacrificing quality.
Help coach and develop copywriters’ voice, tone and style
Attend regular product naming, technology and branding meetings to gather info and represent our customer’s interests and voice potential impacts
Partner with various Nike legal teams to ensure compliance, including trademark and sports marketing
Champion and communicate standards in ways that garner support and build trust
Qualifications5+ years of commercial creative writing and editing experience, preferably in the sectors of sportswear, fashion, advertising, or editorial, and a portfolio showcasing that work
Demonstrated ability to succeed in an ecommerce or digital environment
Management experience strongly preferred
Must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and ability to self-manage a heavy workload and hit deadlines
A talent for working with a team and communicating effectively
Absolutely must be naturally curious and a storyteller Bachelor’s degree in communications, advertising, journalism, or related field.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID 00434343