Copywriter

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: This role develops, edits, and proofreads promotional, editorial, and product copy across digital and traditional marketing channels. Accuracy of content, editorial consistency, compliance with brand standards, and correct brand positioning are top responsibilities. Writer must be a highly creative problem solver and adept at collaborating with cross-functional partners to execute key deliverables with exceptional quality and speed. Partners with Managers of Creative, Designers, Vendors, Agency Partners, Merchants, Marketing/Project Managers, and Production Specialists to deliver seamless customer-focused solutions. Key Responsibilities: 30% Writes and Proofreads: Writes and proofreads promotional, editorial and/or product copy for all assigned categories and media channels; researches industry standards, vendor and competitor sources to develop copy that aligns to The Home Depot brand and copy standards. 25% Accuracy and Compliance: Works with creative staff, marketing/project managers, agencies and others to deliver copy that is accurate, adheres to corporate/federal/state regulations. 25% Content Collaboration: Negotiates with marketing and merchants on focus and content to promote and protect The Home Depot brand; ensures message is consistent with strategy and leadership vision; provides a connected messaging/customer experience across channels. 20% Project Management Skills: Exhibits strong project management to meet deadlines; provides analytical and problem-solving skills to help improve process. Direct Manager/Direct Reports: This position reports to the Manager, Creative. This position has 0 direct reports. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: Experience creating, editing and proofing copy in a minimum of two of the following mediums: print, OLA, email, web. Previous employment in a retail environment working with a team of designers and production specialists. Working knowledge of Mac OS, Microsoft Office, InDesign or similar DTP program required CMS/editing software, Adobe CS, HTML5, JavaScript, Flash and other emerging platforms a plus. Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for client and team. Competent in strategic brainstorming, campaign development and creative brief execution. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, self-manage workloa