Jr. Copy Editor & Proofreader

Duluth Trading Company is a retailer that specializes in innovative gear and gadgets for hard-working individuals. The Junior Copy Editor & Proofreader is responsible for maintaining the brand's voice by proofreading and editing various types of content to ensure accuracy and alignment with the company's tone.

Responsibilities

• Proofread high volumes of digital and print assets (emails, website PDPs, social media, catalog, and retail signage) for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy
• Ensure all copy sounds undeniably 'Duluth.'
• Cross-reference product copy against merchandising data sheets
• Assist the copy team in optimizing and formatting existing copy for specific platforms
• Maintain and update the official Duluth Brand Style Guide and terminology glossary
• Act as a release valve for the copy team by contributing occasional writing during high-demand points in the year

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree Equivalent work experience will be considered
• Experience: 1–3 years in proofreading, copy editing, or copywriting (in-house retail, e-commerce, or agency experience is a strong plus)
• The Eagle Eye: You have a borderline obsessive attention to detail. You spot the missing hyphen, the double space, and the incorrect trademark symbol when everyone else is moving too fast
• The Brand Champion: You appreciate smart, functional storytelling. You know how to edit for extreme clarity without stripping away the writer's personality or the brand's humor
• High-Velocity Execution: You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and can seamlessly pivot from deep-reading a 100-page catalog to quick-proofing a reactive TikTok caption
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

• Multiple Medical plan options
• Dental & Vision plans
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account including company contributions
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company paid Short-Term Disability
• Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
• Daily pay available
• 40% Employee Discount
• Flexible Fridays
• Onsite fitness center

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