Senior Specialist, Corporate & Associate Copywriting - Amsterdam
October 16, 2022 at 9:35 pm,
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Do you have 4+ years experience as a copywriter in corporate internal communications? Do you have an in-depth understanding of the differences between American and British English? A major fashion brand with its headquarters in Amsterdam is looking to fill the role for a Senior Specialist in Corporate and Associate Copywriting. Do know interviews with our client are being planned shortly so applying promptly is key. The deadline to apply is Monday 10 October at 10:00.
The Team
The Brand Communications & Operations team works as an enabling structure for all global brand functions. The group drives the implementation & governance of the new Brand Office operating model and long-term brand playbook to facilitate priority setting, cross-functional alignment and collaboration between teams, ROI tracking, and transformation portfolio management.
Fitting within this group, Corporate & Associate Communications and Experiences works on behalf of the Global branch, as well as operating as the European arm of Communications.
The Position
Based within the Global Communications & Consumer Engagement Team, the Senior Specialist, Corporate & Associate Copywriting, is the tone of voice and messaging guardian for written Corporate & Associate (internal)-facing Communications. The main responsibility is to understand the overall objectives of a business stakeholder through their copy brief and live collaboration, and create and adapt messaging in the appropriate tone of voice for use across various platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create/Update all briefing templates & process flows required for smooth operation.
- Craft all copy needs according to complete briefs, and aligned to Messaging Frameworks/Hierarchies.
- Manage complex approval routing and follow-ups.
- Create inspiring storytelling that drives 3 core areas:
- Positively build key brand and business reputational pillars
- Inspire associates with youthful, optimistic and innovative spirit
- Engage associates with a globally consistent and powerful tone of voice.
- Copy projects in scope include (but not limited to): Organizational announcements, Brand/business news updates, Executive talking points, Q&A, scripts, bios and more
- Associate Experience & Program communications
- HR Communications (Recruitment & Current Associates)
- Associate app and channel content
- Ad-Hoc support: Maintain flexibility to support members of the Global Marketing team with ad hoc copy requests.
The Ideal Candidate:
- 4+ years of relevant work experience
- Native English language with an in-depth understanding of the differences between American and British English.
- Ability to grasp copy brief requirements quickly.
- Strengths in analysing, synthesizing and summarizing high volumes of information.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills – Faultless spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Ability to faultlessly apply high volumes of feedback
- A creative flair, fused with a love of wordsmithing and a very sharp eye for detail.
- An investigative mind to conduct high-quality research and interviews.
- Ability to easily switch from one tone of voice to another within one working day, from more serious corporate talking points, to fresh and pun-inspired event memos.
- Proven project management experience; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under very tight deadlines.
What you can expect from our client:
- An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality;
- A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus;
- Depending on the role a monthly Covid home - office budget;
- A chance to unwind with weekly social activities.
Work Hours:
40 hours per week hours per week
About the company:
The European head office of this international fashion & lifestyle brand is based in Amsterdam. The company's style is classic American with a twist. Dynamic, international, and open-minded describes the company's culture at best.
Application Procedure:
Please note that we agreed with our clients to only introduce them to candidates who already live in or near Amsterdam. Although we understand that you are willing to relocate or commute, we have agreed with our clients not to accept this as an adequate option.
Are you interested in the position and do you have the required skills and experience. Please send us your CV with a short letter of motivation. You will receive an answer from us within 5 working days. For more information please check our website or call us at 020 - 5738383. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
