As our Seasonal Copy Editor, you will assist in writing, refining and enhancing product content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency. This role provides an excellent entry-level opportunity to develop writing and editing skills while working in a collaborative environment. 

Position can be full-time or part-time. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Proofread product copy for grammar and integrity of message against established specifications and standards as determined by Copywriter Optimization Specialist
2. Proof web copy for key-rich search terms and consistency against established specifications and standards as established by the team
3. Fix errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, format, and composition, as needed
4. Understand and consistently ensure that the brand voice of the company is reflected in writing style
5. Ensure product copy informs customers on the features of the products using accurate and up-to-date information
6. Assist with copy audits to ensure all product copy is meeting our product scoring guidelines
7. Maintain regular and predictable attendance
8. Abide by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company
9. Must be able to attend face to face meetings on short or little advance notice

Marginal Functions

Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Here’s what you need to join the fun:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education

• Degree or progress toward completion of degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Other Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a passion for written communication
• Ability to remain detailed-oriented and focused when processing large amounts of text
• Must be proficient in a Macintosh environment
• Basic knowledge of legal issues involved in publishing, such as libel and plagiarism
• Mastery of spelling, grammar and punctuation errors and ability to make constructive suggestions

Join us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business! 

Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com), is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.

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