Climb & Alpine Copy Editor – Category Specialist

Nashville Public Radio; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Leave of Absence

Job summary

Patagonia in Ventura, CA is seeking a Category Editor, Alpine & Climb to lead editorial copy from concept to completion for marketing campaigns, content and product copy. The role requires at least five years of copywriting and advertising experience, deep knowledge of rock climbing culture, and a passion for nature.

Hybrid work arrangement applies, with collaboration across product, marketing and creative teams to ensure voice and environmental commitments are upheld.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of writing, editing, rewriting and proofreading experience.
• 2 years generating marketing campaigns for multiple styles/products.
• Strong written and verbal communication and knowledge of Patagonia’s voice.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set and meet quick deadlines.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and AP Style Book.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

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; blog social-first posts to op-eds.
• Become an expert on the products in your sport by working with product line managers, business unit directors and product developers.
• Write product copy that clearly explains the purpose and benefits of each style in your category, plus their environmental benefits or challenges.
• Align your work with Patagonia’s Leadership Expectations - Leading Self principles: Build People + Teams, Drive Results, Demonstrate Good Judgement, and Champions Vision + Purpose.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency of voice and branding.

Skills

Copy editing

Writing

Proofreading

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Literary Arts, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Chicago Manual of Style

AP Stylebook

Job description

Patagonia in Ventura, CA is seeking a Category Editor, Alpine & Climb to lead editorial copy from concept to completion for marketing campaigns, content and product copy. The role requires at least five years of copywriting and advertising experience, deep knowledge of rock climbing culture, and a passion for nature.

Hybrid work arrangement applies, with collaboration across product, marketing and creative teams to ensure voice and environmental commitments are upheld.