Senior Creative Services Copy Writer

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Copywriter to fill this hybrid role which is based out of our Seattle office. In this critical role you’ll be responsible for closely collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful, on-brand copy and content for Holland America Line. You’ll solve problems with writing and have a rich understanding of the voice and tone requirements for compelling consumer and trade facing copy. Agility and flexibility are an important part of this position. Some projects will come with detailed briefs that need to fit into strict brand guidelines, while others will require you to use your expertise to translate loose ideas into compelling copy. 

Here’s a summary of what Holland America Line is looking for in its Senior Copywriter. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Create and develop persuasive and meaningful copy and concepts for product and marketing initiatives. 
• Collaborate with design colleagues to consistently produce high-quality content. 
• Maintain brand guidelines and update copy and product messaging for overarching brand initiatives across multiple communication channels, including consumer and trade-facing collateral, website content, sales support tools, and communications.
• Produce/Deliver clear, creative, and insightful copy across a variety of communications from web banners to brochures that emphasizes the benefits for the reader.
• Maintain a consistent voice and tone across all content and easily incorporate revisions and suggestions from internal stakeholders, business owners, and legal & compliance reviewers.
• Lead the development of and contribute to a copywriting style guide for the organization.                           
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning, teamwork, and leadership through collaboration, inspiration, and relationship-building with peers and teams across the organization.
• Act as brand steward for the Holland America Line and support the company's brand positioning while maintaining a consistent voice and style across all copy contributions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional copywriting experience in corporate marketing communications or a creative agency environment. 8+ years of experience and travel or related industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated communication skills and talent for high-caliber creative concept development and writing.
• Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading skills.
• Thorough understanding of digital culture and social media.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced in-house agency environment.
• Ability to present and explain the creative strategy behind copywriting concepts and sell high caliber creative work to business owners.
• Strong knowledge of company products, travel industry and destinations preferred
• Strong demonstrated presentation skills. 
• Proven ability to work with a variety of personalities under varying degrees of stress.
• Proven ability to motivate team members to achieve desired results. 
• Demonstrated success in motivating and supporting remote team members toward common goals.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

Please note that this is a hybrid position based in Seattle, WA. Candidates must be comfortable coming into the office 3 days/week (Tuesday-Thursday).

What You Can Expect 

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 
• Base Salary Range: $72,200.00-$97,500.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:  https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

Holland America Line is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Holland America Line will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact [email protected]

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