Content writer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Write blog posts, media alerts, and press releases. Develop creative and engaging content to grab attention and enhance Shop LC overall brand positioning.
• Listen to, track and analyze earned media channels and investigate opportunities.
• Research and cultivate relationships with external journalists, bloggers, media contacts on local, regional and national level. Sell Shop LC Brand and its benefits to their followers.
• Work cross-functionally with other team members such as, but not limited to; Ecommerce, Sales, DR, Marketing, Photography and Merchandising to gather details, quotes and the like to support and add to written content.
• Help and support Your Purchase Feeds/One for One cause-based marketing program.
• Work closely director and manager to develop and strengthen employee engagement activities

SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE
• Proficiency with American English in casual to business copywriting.
• Journalism or English degree preferred. Excellent writing skills.
• Strong curiosity and interest in research.
• Outgoing and enjoys talking to and learning about others.
• High-level of proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Eagerness to meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility.
• Knowledge of WordPress and Adobe Suites a plus.
• Ability to balance multiple projects at one time.
• Experience in the Home Shopping Industry a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as present and sell ideas to management.
• Must have a high level of creativity, energy, and flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills, must be a self-motivated, team player.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively as part of a team in a fast-paced, high pressure studio environment and to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to successfully work in a growing and rapidly changing work environment