Copy + Editorial Associate (Remote)

Marketing

Remote (United States)

amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you. 

we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands. 

we’re a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030. 

having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome™. 

the job:

as the Copy + Editorial Associate, you will support all e-comm copywriting initiatives that build a strong emotional connection with the amika customer while reinforcing brand equity. You will act as a key guardian of the amika brand to ensure consistency of brand voice across all digital consumer touchpoints + assets. You will support the Copy + Editorial team + work cross-functionally to deliver clear, differentiated copy + messaging needs across channels including the blog, email, SMS, loveamika.com + our digital retail channels.

salary: $72,000 - $83,000 + benefits

location: remote (must be based in + have the right to work in the US)

what you'll do:

• Partner with e-comm closely as the lead copywriter for all e-comm needs for both evergreen business + campaign launches, representing the editorial team + working closely with the associate director of editorial to ensure all copy is approved 
• Write, review, edit, proof + manage all e-comm copy from inception to execution across Asana, Figma, Slack, etc ensuring copy is approved by all parties, especially as the needs consistently change 
• Partner with the Consumer Engagement team to develop copy for paid media needs across all channels 
• Manage all copy needs for The Strand blog + partner with the consumer engagement + social team to identify synergies + content opportunities to drive stronger 360 integration across paid, owned + earned touchpoints 
• Balance the creative brand voice + business goals to ensure all copy captures amika's creative voice while delivering on business strategy + channel-specific best practices 
• Monitor industry trends to ensure we're leading in messaging innovation while remaining relevant 
• Partner with e-commerce + digital marketing to A/B test marketing copy + help build understanding around what drives the best results across platforms 
• Help to evolve brand voice + copy best practices while working with our e-comm partners to find the most efficient ways of working + creating process where none exists. the right candidate will remain consistently flexible to constant changes  
• Support the Editorial team with miscellaneous copy tasks + brainstorms including product names, campaign ideas, etc 

must haves:

• 2-3 years experience in beauty as a copywriter, digital copywriting experience preferred 
• Collaborative, communicative, and super organized team player who can juggle multiple projects + priorities in a fast-paced environment at once- you can balance long term strategic projects with daily fire drills, while motivating and influencing cross-functional teams without direct responsibility. 
• Experience writing longer-form beauty blogs and understanding of SEO + digital search insights as they relate to contend development will be given special consideration 
• Extensive understanding of beauty/fashion/lifestyle space. Strong knowledge of hair category ideal, but not required. 
• Relevant experience developing copy for a variety of marketing channels including in-store visual merchandising, ecommerce, paid/organic social, and internal communications 
• Understanding of digital + social best practices, including current industry trends 
• Must possess an unlimited amount patience in a fast-paced environment 
• Strict adherence to grammar and style guides 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint. 

nice to haves:

• Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements in the beauty industry today 
• Experience working in smaller, entrepreneurial environments + scaling processes for growth 
• Preferably located near our NYC area office to touch and test new products + in-person creative and brainstorm meetings 

ready to apply?

please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!