Senior Copywriter

Cella by Randstad Digital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Weekly paychecks

Holiday pay

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital is seeking a Senior Copywriter & Brand Editor to join its in-house creative team in Los Angeles. You will lead editorial efforts, craft homepage and promo copy, and develop CRM messaging to drive engagement and conversions.

The role requires strong writing/editing skills, experience with large retail campaigns, and the ability to balance hands-on work with team leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional copywriting and editing in-house or agency.
• Leadership experience reviewing and guiding copy teams.
• Proven ability to craft homepage hero banners, category pages, and promos.
• Extensive CRM copywriting across lifecycle campaigns.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Editorial leadership: review, elevate, and ensure brand voice consistency.
• Concept and write copy for homepages, banners, and promos for ecommerce.
• Develop CRM copy for cross-category campaigns and lifecycle programs.
• Translate briefs into clear messaging across retail categories.
• Collaborate with design, UX, strategy, and legal to align on direction.
• Quality assurance: ensure accuracy and on-brief delivery for launches.
• Support seasonal campaigns during high-volume retail events.
• Stay informed on ecommerce trends to keep messaging relevant.

Skills

Copywriting & editing

Editorial leadership

Website copywriting

CRM copywriting

Brand voice

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Creative Writing/Advertising

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $45 - 56 per hourOur client, a leading retail organization, is seeking a Senior Copywriter & Brand Editor to join its in-house creative team. The team develops distinctive, customer-focused creative across digital experiences, marketing campaigns, and brand touchpoints, combining thoughtful strategy with compelling storytelling to build brand relevance and drive business results.This role combines strong conceptual copywriting with editorial leadership, with a focus on ecommerce website content and customer relationship management (CRM) campaigns. You'll develop messaging for high-visibility digital experiences and major seasonal promotions while helping guide copy teams, elevate creative quality, and maintain a consistent brand voice.The ideal candidate brings exceptional writing and editing skills, experience supporting large-scale retail campaigns, and the ability to balance hands-on execution with team leadership in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:Editorial Leadership: Review, edit, and elevate team copy to ensure consistency with brand voice, messaging strategy, and quality standards. Guide copy teams, delegate editing assignments, and support creative decision-making during peak promotional periods.Website & Digital Copywriting: Concept and write compelling copy for homepages, category banners, promotional landing pages, and major ecommerce initiatives, translating campaign strategy into engaging, customer-focused messaging.CRM Campaign Development: Develop copy for cross-category promotions and targeted lifecycle campaigns, partnering with stakeholders from concept through execution to support customer engagement and promotional goals.Brand Voice & Creative Strategy: Translate complex briefs into clear, compelling copy across a broad range of retail categories. Apply brand principles and editorial guidelines while contributing to creative strategy discussions.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design, UX, strategy, site merchandising, legal, and creative leadership to develop concepts, present recommendations, and align on creative direction.Quality Assurance: Ensure all copy is accurate, on-brief, and ready for launch. Participate in digital reviews and audits to confirm messaging is executed consistently across channels.Seasonal Campaign Support: Manage competing priorities and high-volume deliverables during major retail events, including Black Friday, Cyber Week, and holiday campaigns.Industry Awareness: Stay informed on ecommerce trends, retail innovation, and competitive messaging to help keep creative relevant and effective.Qualifications:5+ years of professional copywriting and editing experience within an in-house creative team, agency, or large ecommerce organization.Demonstrated brand editing and copy team leadership experience, including reviewing work, providing actionable feedback, and delegating assignments.Strong experience writing for high-visibility website placements, including homepage hero banners, category pages, promotional landing pages, and site-wide campaigns.Extensive CRM copywriting experience across promotional and targeted lifecycle campaigns.Proven ability to deliver high-quality work during high-volume retail promotions, including Black Friday, Cyber Week, and holiday periods.Experience supporting major mass retailers or large-scale ecommerce brands strongly preferred.Ability to write across diverse retail categories, such as home, technology, grocery, consumables, and general merchandise.Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple deadlines.A collaborative approach, sound creative judgment, and the confidence to work independently while supporting a broader team.Portfolio Requirement:Please submit a portfolio showcasing high-visibility ecommerce copy, homepage and category banners, major promotional campaign messaging, and strategic CRM work.Samples should demonstrate strong conceptual thinking, versatility across retail categories, and a consistent command of brand voice.Qualifications:2-3 years of professional copywriting experience.2 years of experience specifically writing copy within an e-commerce/retail environment whether in-house or agency.Able to commute to Los Angeles 3x a week.Proven capability to balance independent self-management with close team collaboration.Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Creative Writing, Advertising, or a related discipline.Exceptional eye for detail and strong proofreading capabilities.JOBID: 082026-142291#LI-CELLA#LI-RS1Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.