Interim, Senior Copywriter

As the Interim Senior Copywriter at e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., you will be responsible for crafting engaging copy across various community touchpoints, such as packaging, social media, and emails. You'll work closely with the Editorial Director and design team to develop concepts for exciting product launches and collaborations, ensuring all content reflects the e.l.f. brand voice while managing stakeholder feedback and meeting deadlines.

To be considered for the Interim Senior Copywriter role at e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and have at least 5 years of experience in a high volume, deadline-driven environment. Strong creative concepting skills, familiarity with beauty trends, and excellent communication and organizational abilities are essential to thrive in this position.

The Interim Senior Copywriter will collaborate closely with both the design team and project management team at e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. This role involves concepting ideas, gathering and applying stakeholder feedback, and ensuring that all projects are completed on time through effective teamwork and communication with cross-functional partners.

A successful candidate for the Interim Senior Copywriter position at e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. should possess excellent creative concepting skills, a strong knowledge of beauty products, trends, and cultural insights that can inform their writing. Additionally, being comfortable managing multiple product toolkits is crucial, as is the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.

At e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., the work culture for the Interim Senior Copywriter is vibrant and supportive, promoting innovation and creativity. Employees enjoy flexible working environments, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to contribute to a brand that prioritizes clean, cruelty-free beauty and values their team's well-being.

Discuss your previous roles and provide examples of specific projects you’ve worked on, highlighting how your experience aligns with e.l.f. Beauty's mission. Mention your familiarity with beauty products and trends, emphasizing how you can bring your expertise to create appealing copy.

Describe your process for understanding and adapting to a brand's voice. Mention your strategies for researching brand values and target demographics to create authentic content that resonates with readers, making sure to highlight any previous work you’ve done to maintain a brand's identity.

Prepare to share a specific campaign example, detailing your role in concepting and delivering the final copy. Focus on the impact the campaign had on the brand or product, measurable results, and how your creativity played a vital part in its execution.

Explain your positive approach to feedback. Stress how you view it as an opportunity for growth, elaborating on how you’ve successfully incorporated stakeholder feedback into your writing to improve the final product while retaining the brand's core message.

Talk about your time management techniques, such as prioritizing tasks, using project management tools, or collaborating with your team effectively to keep projects on track. Be sure to showcase real-life examples of how you successfully navigated tight schedules.

Share your enthusiasm for writing about beauty and skincare, explaining how your passion translates into creativity and authenticity in your copy. Talk about specific types of projects, like packaging or social media content, where you feel your skills shine.

Discuss your methods for staying informed, such as following beauty influencers, reading industry publications, or engaging with customers on social media. Highlight how this knowledge helps you produce relevant and timely content.

Explain how you gather information from various credible sources, including product toolkits, social media, and industry news, to ensure your copy is informed and accurate. Illustrate your dedication to aligning writing with the company's brand message and voice.

Share examples of successful collaborations with design or project management teams. Emphasize how feedback from team members and cross-functional interactions improved the quality of your work and strengthened the overall project.

Outline your aspirations in the field of copywriting, perhaps mentioning your desire to take on leadership roles or work on high-impact campaigns. Discuss how you plan to integrate your personal growth with e.l.f. Beauty's mission and values.