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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE
This role involves proofreading and editing web copy for technology, fashion and lifestyle categories Please apply only if you have proven experience at writing and editing product descriptions for e-commerce websites, and can demonstrate your ability (you will be asked)
Were looking to hire sharp, witty web copywriters with
at least 1-2 years of e-commerce copywriting and editing experience,
the ability to proofread and edit copy to be error-free and in line with the brands style,
intermediate to awesome HTML skills,
prior experience with CMS tools,
a funny bone, thick skin and ears open to constructive criticism,
a hefty work ethic, a start-up mindset, and
the chops to get stuff done
Youve got
a ridiculously good portfolio and strong references,
a sense of style and responsibility,
impeccable grammar and punctuation,
a people-friendly, go-getter, can-do attitude, and
a tech-savvy, knowledge-hungry brain that can write on anything from fashion and fitness to home decor and electronics
Your main responsibilities include
Proofreading and editing web copy for our various brands (product copy, SEO copy, website content, marketing & promotional materials, and other writing as assigned)
Collaborating with other business teams when developing product copy
Understanding a brands tone of voice and creatingtweaking copy that fits it
Correcting your own work and helping to cross-check your team members work
Understanding the appropriate use of commas, semicolons, en- and em-dashes; being allergic to SMS-ese, exclamation points and ellipses
Taking initiative to gather information through in-person interviews, store visits and online research when raw content isnt available
Being organised, responsible for your work and a team
Bringing a positive attitude to the office
Sticking to deadlines
Learning and adapting fast; taking charge and being willing to listen
Problem-solving over games of table tennis or pool in our lounge, if youre so inclined, and being willing to share your lunch if its yummy
Working as part of a happy family with your fellow copywriters, the rest of the Web Team, other departments and external partners
Youll be part of a team that forms the backbone of an internationally-minded, Dubai-based web startup, the newest successful experiment of a leading global multi-brand retail conglomerate Were passionate about changing the landscape of the Internet and are hell-bent on setting higher standards for everything Web Intuitive user experience, beautiful design, slick photography, flawless functionality and killer copywriting are hallmarks of our trade Obsessive about correct grammar and punctuation, we throw SMS-ese writers straight to the sharks Come join the fun
