Description
Miles Kimball Company, a subsidiary of Blyth, Inc, which includes the Walter Drake, Exposures, Miles Kimball Christmas Cards and Walter Drake, and The Home Marketplace, and Easy Comforts currently has an exceptional opportunity for Copy Editor in our Oshkosh, WI office.
The Copy Editor will “own” individual catalog projects, processes and copy from concepts to final proof, proof read all brands’ advertising deliverables, catalogs and websites for grammar, editorial accuracy and adherence to established brand creative and copy guidelines; aiming for 100% accuracy on all projects, contribute innovative, creative ideas and concepts for headlines, editorial and new project copy, in collaboration with designers and merchants while ensuring communications are consistent with each brands’ voice and understand each brands’ goals and key initiatives, promotion and project performance, as they relate to product selection, copy, promotions and overall presentation using our established creative and brand filters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years’ copywriting, editing and proofreading experience, Bachelor’s degree or actively pursuing degree, ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and multi-task daily job functions . Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint with prior Catalog Experience preferred.
Miles Kimball Company has been a leader in the catalog industry for 70 years. If you are looking for a fun, casual, fast paced, team orientated and competitive environment; please visit our website at www.mileskimballjobs.com for detailed job descriptions of this and other openings and to submit your resumes. Walter Drake is an equal opportunity employer who provides a casual, drug-free and smoke-free environment.
Requirements
Required education, skills, abilities, and experience:
•Minimum of 3-5 years’ copywriting, editing and proofreading experience; portfolio of sample copywriting work
•Bachelor’s degree or actively pursuing degree
•Must possess ability to multi-task by working on different catalogs simultaneously
•Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and multi-task daily job functions
•Highly motivated and flexible team player with solid communication and organizational skills; attention to detail and accuracy
•Must be deadline-oriented and able to work within a production schedule
•Ability to partner with internal and external customers to communicate necessary copy improvements.
•Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Prior Catalog Experience Preferred
Benefits Information
Miles Kimball offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
- Bonus Potential
- 401k · Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Gainsharing
- Employee Computer Purchase Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Generous Product Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
How To Apply:
Please use our on-line application link to apply for this position.
Miles Kimball
Miles Kimball has been a leader in the catalog industry for 70 years. If you are looking for a fun, casual, fast paced, team orientated and competitive environment. Miles Kimball is an equal opportunity employer who provides a casual, drug-free and smoke-free environment. Miles Kimball…..It's a great place to work!!
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