As a key contributor to the creative team, this position is responsible for concepting, writing and proofreading marketing, packaging, product copy, and communication materials for Bare Escentuals diverse audiences.

The copywriter plays a lead role in crafting highly-conceptual compelling copy that consistently communicates the brand voice.

Please note: this is a freelance position, with a duration of four months.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and write creative copy for projects including, but not limited to, all packaging copy, catalog, brand materials, direct mail, sales sheets, email newsletters, online communications, press releases, retail promotional signs, postcards and other marketing materials.
• Communicate a consistent, compelling and brand-appropriate voice throughout all communications.
• Work closely with Creative Director to lead concepts and write marketing communications materials.
• Work closely with the Product Development and Education to ensure accurate, consistent, and high quality messaging in all marketing and communications materials.
• Manage multiple writing projects with the ability to meet constant deadlines, follow status schedules, and demonstrated flexibility to manage shifting priorities.
• Understand and manage translations projects.
• Understand legal and regulatory process.
• Provide advice and strategic input to the Product Development Department in the development of seasonal concept overviews.
• Develop familiarity with Bare Escentuals products in order to identify features and benefits and ensure copy is thorough and accurate.
• Support naming and branding projects.
• Work to continually improve copy across all channels.
• Review all copy to ensure accuracy of information and mechanics of writing, which includes punctuation, spelling, structure and organization. 
• Corrects and revises copy until approved.
• Maintain history of all copy revisions throughout entire project cycle.
• Ensures the correct use of trademark symbols according to legal guidelines.
• Maintains organized filing system of key information materials on spelling usage, brand style and other legal specifications and updates files on a regular basis.

Requirements:

• BA in English, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years copywriting experience
• Proofreading or copyediting experience 3 years
• Proven experience writing within a creative team
• Marketing/retail experience preferred.
• Excellent command of the English language required.
• Thorough understanding of the rules governing the grammar and usage of the English language as well as familiarity with standard reference texts.