Managing Editor

Title: Managing Editor

Job Description:

locations: USA, OH, West Chester

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R81718

QG1207

Managing Editor

QVC Group

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, and our four Cornerstone brands.

The Cornerstone brands deliver inspirations that help customers enjoy, enhance and celebrate life. Cornerstone comprises four interactive, aspirational home and apparel lifestyle brands: Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Grandin Road® and Garnet Hill®.

Your Opportunity, Your Team

• The Managing Editor for the Frontgate and Grandin Road brands leads the Copywriting team that supports our websites, catalog and other multi-channel platforms. This position reports to the Senior Director of Creative.

Where You'll Work

• This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at our West Chester, Ohio corporate office several days per month. Job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage and coordinate the daily activities of the Copy department setting goals, establishing quality measures and assisting in creating work processes with other departments in support of company initiatives.
  • Develop, lead and mentor the Copy team. Make sure talent is in place, set lofty goals, and ensure the team and its members succeed and grow.
  • Develop a multichannel core Copy staff that is specialized but interchangeable/cross-trained to meet the growing needs of the organization/business.
• Creative Direction & Execution
  • Work with the Production and Proofreading team to ensure consistency of voice by maintaining copy/style guidelines.
  • Be a contributing member of the Creative team brainstorming, planning and developing future projects.
  • Review and edit copy for print, digital, email, social, and product content.
  • Partner with design, merchandising, and marketing teams to develop cohesive campaigns.
  • Content Strategy
  • Collaborate on seasonal and promotional messaging strategies.
  • Maintain and evolve brand style guides and editorial standards.
  • Understand the overall business, brand and marketing objectives and proactively contribute to its evolution and success through creative and strategic writing.
• Project Management
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and business goals

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in writing intensive field or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years' experience managing and leading a performing work team and 7+ years' experience in advertising copywriting and editing in high-quality catalog and multi-channel
• Advanced skills with Macintosh/Apple systems and software
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and InDesign
• Understanding of copy as it relates to art, design, graphics, and typography

#LI-Hybrid

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.