Sr. Manager, Editorial Copy

Saks Fifth Avenue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking a Sr. Manager, Editorial Copy to shape compelling storytelling across various platforms. This role requires a strong background in copywriting and luxury retail, alongside strategic team leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess 6+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to manage high-impact editorial features that deepen customer engagement.

Benefits include comprehensive medical plans and an employee discount, reflecting Saks' commitment to its team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of copywriting experience, preferably in luxury retail.
• Proven leadership skills in mentoring editorial teams.
• Strong command of grammar and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Own the overarching editorial strategy across multiple platforms.
• Maintain and evolve brand voice across all channels.
• Manage creative resources and prioritize competing tasks.
• Act as a cultural authority within the creative team.

Skills

Copywriting

Storytelling

Team Leadership

Market Insight Analysis

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field

Job description

## Sr. Manager, Editorial CopyApplylocations: BG\_9066\_BG CORPORATEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-107725Salary Range $131,000 - $172,000\***Job Description:****WHO WE ARE:**Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.**YOU WILL BE:**The Sr. Manager, Editorial copy is responsible for shaping compelling, sophisticated storytelling across digital, social, print, and experiential platforms. Blending elevated editorial vision with high-level strategy, this role drives the evolution of Bergdorf Goodman’s distinctive voice. A key cross-functional leader, they collaborate with creative, marketing, and digital teams to oversee the conceptualization and execution of content that deepens customer engagement, enhances brand equity, and drives business growth.**WHAT YOU WILL DO:*** Own the overarching editorial strategy and end-to-end workflow across all brand touchpoints, including digital (website, email, paid & organic social), 360° seasonal campaigns, high-impact editorial features, brand partnerships, experiential/in-store collateral, and print catalogues.* Maintain and evolve the brand voice—ensuring a sophisticated, authentic, inviting, and fashion-led point of view is seamlessly maintained across all channels and global consumer touchpoints.* Partner closely with senior stakeholders to align creative resources and manage competing priorities* Act as a cultural and luxury fashion authority within the creative team, synthesizing industry trends, market insights, and cultural shifts to spearhead innovative content concepts.* Own strategic creative decision-making, balancing artistic vision with data-driven insights to optimize workflow efficiencies, mitigate project risks, and ensure medium-term business outcomes align with broader corporate milestones**WHAT YOU WILL BRING:******* New York-based* Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field* 6+ years of experience writing copy for websites and/or print marketing. Retail and/or luxury experience preferred* Proven track record of successfully leading, mentoring, and scaling writing or editorial teams, with a demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, high-performing culture and elevate creative output* Strong command of grammar and storytelling, and an attention to detail* Deep understanding of the luxury fashion landscape, market macro-trends, and high-net-worth consumer behaviors, with the ability to translate cultural insights into strategic content* Advanced organizational and prioritization skills, with a proven ability to manage complex, multi-channel project pipelines, balance shifting business priorities, and navigate senior stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment****Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):***** Positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude.**YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:*** Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation* Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate* Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)* An amazing employee discount**BENEFITS**:We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).***Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.******Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.***Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.