About Southern Telecom
Southern Telecom (ST) strives to improve everyday life with engaging products and cutting-edge innovation. From consumer electronics to home goods and accessories, our products are thoughtfully designed to embrace fun, function, and artistry. Throughout 30 years of growth and expansion, ST has licensed and acquired dozens of leading brands including Disney, Hurley, and Polaroid. Privately owned and managed, ST operates as a family of thinkers, makers, and creatives with one unifying vision: to keep life simple, fun, and beautiful.
Freelance Junior Copywriter
We are currently seeking a multitalented Freelance Junior Copywriter to join our innovative and hardworking team. This individual will join a growing team of creative professionals and will dedicate themselves to communicating brand messaging through package copy, user manuals, sales presentations, and other channels as they arise. This role encompasses a balance of marketing, technical writing, and content management, and so it is critically important for the person filling this role to be versatile and highly adaptive. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, possess a basic understanding of modern design software, utilize strong communication skills, and display an impressive command of language.
Job Responsibilities:
- Draft compelling copy for several nationally recognized consumer electronics brands.
- Translate technical information into engaging copy to market products to consumers.
- Organize and manage copy workflow based on production schedules.
- Communicate with Design, Sales, Import, and Sourcing departments to establish priorities, brand language, and product direction.
- Organize copy docs for translation/submission to translators.
- Proofread all materials for consistency, spelling, and grammar.
- Gather technical information on products from relevant departments and design user manuals in Adobe Illustrator.
- Confirm accuracy of technical information on packaging and in user manuals.
- Occasionally assist in drafting copy for e-commerce.
Ideal Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in English (or other writing-heavy area of focus).
- 2-4 years' professional copywriting experience.
- Knowledge of consumer electronics, accessories, and home goods.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/other design software is a huge plus.
- Understanding of traffic management.
- Superior organization and communication skills.
- Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
