Managing Editor

QVC, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QVC Group, Inc. in West Chester, Ohio, seeks a Managing Editor for the Frontgate and Grandin Road brands to lead the Copywriting team that supports websites, catalogs and other multi-channel platforms.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Creative and requires onsite presence at our West Chester office several days per month as part of a hybrid arrangement. You will build a multichannel copy staff, ensure consistent voice across print, digital and product content, and partner with design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a writing-intensive field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of managing and leading a performing work team.
• 7+ years of advertising copywriting and editing in high-quality catalogs and multi-channel.
• Advanced Macintosh/Apple software skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Copy department team.
• Ensure copy consistency across print, digital, email, and product content.
• Collaborate with design, merchandising and marketing on campaigns.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Team leadership

Brand voice

Multichannel

Typography

Education

Bachelor's degree in writing

Tools

Macintosh/Apple

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

InDesign

Job description

QG1207 Managing Editor QVC Group West Chester, Ohio

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers.

QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, and our four Cornerstone brands. The Cornerstone brands deliver inspirations that help customers enjoy, enhance and celebrate life. Cornerstone comprises four interactive, aspirational home and apparel lifestyle brands: Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Grandin Road® and Garnet Hill®.

Your Opportunity, Your Team

The Managing Editor for the Frontgate and Grandin Road brands leads the Copywriting team that supports our websites, catalog and other multi-channel platforms. This position reports to the Senior Director of Creative.

Where You'll Work

This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at our West Chester, Ohio corporate office several days per month. Job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and coordinate the daily activities of the Copy department setting goals, establishing quality measures and assisting in creating work processes with other departments in support of company initiatives. Develop, lead and mentor the Copy team. Make sure talent is in place, set lofty goals, and ensure the team and its members succeed and grow.
• Develop a multichannel core Copy staff that is specialized but interchangeable/cross-trained to meet the growing needs of the organization/business.

Creative Direction & Execution

• Work with the Production and Proofreading team to ensure consistency of voice by maintaining copy/style guidelines. Be a contributing member of the Creative team brainstorming, planning and developing future projects.
• Review and edit copy for print, digital, email, social, and product content.
• Partner with design, merchandising, and marketing teams to develop cohesive campaigns.

Content Strategy

• Collaborate on seasonal and promotional messaging strategies.
• Maintain and evolve brand style guides and editorial standards.
• Understand the overall business, brand and marketing objectives and proactively contribute to its evolution and success through creative and strategic writing.

Project Management

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and business goals

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in writing intensive field or equivalent work experience 3+ years' experience managing and leading a performing work team and 7+ years' experience in advertising copywriting and editing in high-quality catalog and multi-channel Advanced skills with Macintosh/Apple systems and software Advanced skills in Microsoft Word Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and InDesign Understanding of copy as it relates to art, design, graphics, and typography #LI-Hybrid

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts!

• In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance. If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.

Join Our Team!

QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®. We are a live social shopping company that redefines the shopping experience through video-driven commerce on every screen, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs. QVC Group brings innovative products, compelling content, and unforgettable moments to millions of shoppers worldwide via social platforms, streaming apps, ecommerce sites and TV channels, making every screena doorway to discovery, delight and community. QVC Group has team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China. We’re an inspired and diverse team that comes together to combine shopping and entertainment for millions of highly discerning shoppers. It’s a fun, fast‑paced world, and what really sets us apart is our culture and talent experience. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers!