Climb & Alpine Category Editor

Patagonia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans

Leave of absence plans

Job summary

Patagonia is seeking a Category Editor for Alpine & Climb in Ventura, CA. You will own editorial copy from concept to completion for marketing campaigns and product copy, collaborating with product teams and ensuring alignment with Patagonia’s voice and environmental mission.

The role requires 5+ years of copywriting experience, a deep knowledge of rock climbing culture, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred. It's a hybrid position with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of writing, editing, re-writing and proofreading experience.
• 2 years generating marketing campaigns for multiple styles/products.
• Strong written and verbal communication and a knowledge of Patagonia’s voice.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set and meet quick deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible within the job to ensure the best processes/systems for smooth completion of all projects.

Responsibilities

• Generate a wide range of promotional materials for your category, from website product copy to emails to event flyers; postcards to banner ads; hang tags to paid search results.
• Write product copy that clearly explains the purpose and benefits of each style and their environmental benefits or challenges.
• Collaborate with product line managers and developers; see products from prototypes to final product.

Skills

5+ years writing/editing

Marketing campaign copy

Strong written/verbal communication

Knowledge of Patagonia voice

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Chicago/ AP style familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Literary Arts or Communications

Job description

Patagonia is seeking a Category Editor for Alpine & Climb in Ventura, CA. You will own editorial copy from concept to completion for marketing campaigns and product copy, collaborating with product teams and ensuring alignment with Patagonia’s voice and environmental mission.

The role requires 5+ years of copywriting experience, a deep knowledge of rock climbing culture, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred. It's a hybrid position with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.